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AI tutoring startup SigIQ.ai emerges from stealth with $9.5m to democratize elite education

2 weeks ago | startup-weekly.com | Michelle Waweru

Published: 10-04-2025 08:11:00 | By: Michelle Waweru | hits: 62 | Tags: When SigIQ.ai's AI tutor took India's notoriously difficult UPSC civil service exam last June, it didn't just pass – it achieved the highest score in the exam's history, beating 1.3 million human candidates in under 7 minutes.
EV startup Spiro launches Africa’s first all-women assembly line

3 weeks ago | startup-weekly.com | Nixon Kanali

Published: 31-03-2025 08:23:00 | By: Nixon Kanali | hits: 58 | Tags: Electric vehicle (EV) company Spiro has launched an all-women assembly line for motor and charger production. The company says this initiative aims to promote gender inclusivity and advance EV infrastructure in the country.
QED Investors co-founder Frank Rotman to transition to Partner Emeritus at the end of the year

3 weeks ago | startup-weekly.com | Michelle Waweru

Published: 31-03-2025 14:53:00 | By: Michelle Waweru | hits: 56 | Tags: Global fintech venture capital firm QED Investors announced today that co-founder Frank Rotman will transition to a Partner Emeritus role at the end of the year to focus on founding his own startups. Rotman joined Managing Partner Nigel Morris to co-found QED with Caribou Honig in 2007. Rotman will transition to Partner Emeritus status and play a part-time advisory role over the coming years.
Yango Group launches $20M ventures fund to support African startups

3 weeks ago | startup-weekly.com | Nixon Kanali

Published: 31-03-2025 09:01:00 | By: Nixon Kanali | hits: 7 | Tags: Global ride-hailing and tech conglomerate Yango Group has announced the launch of Yango Ventures, a $20 million corporate venture fund specifically targeting early-stage startups in Africa.
Construct Capital closes $300m fund III to transform foundational industries

3 weeks ago | startup-weekly.com | Michelle Waweru

Published: 31-03-2025 14:25:00 | By: Michelle Waweru | hits: 32 | Tags: Construct Capital, an early-stage venture capital firm backing entrepreneurs transforming Foundational Industries through technology, announced the successful closing of its $300 million Fund III.
Kenyan BNPL startup Lipa Later goes into administration

4 weeks ago | startup-weekly.com | Nixon Kanali

Published: 27-03-2025 13:45:00 | By: Nixon Kanali | hits: 274 | Tags: Lipa Later, the Kenyan Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) startup, has been placed under administration after months of financial struggles. The Company has hired Joy Vipinchandra Bhatt of Moore JVB Consulting LLP to lead the administration process. These new developments come after the fintech failed to attract new capital, a move that has seen it unable to run its operations.
Hakimo secures $10.5m to transform physical security with human-like autonomous security agent

4 weeks ago | startup-weekly.com | Michelle Waweru

Published: 27-03-2025 14:06:00 | By: Michelle Waweru | hits: 31 | Tags: With surging crime rates, acute security staffing shortages, and mounting false alarms, organizations are desperately seeking smarter ways to strengthen their security while reducing costs.
Norrsken22 leads $6.75m Pre-Series B round in Social e-commerce platform Taager

1 month ago | startup-weekly.com | Nixon Kanali

Published: 24-03-2025 12:50:00 | By: Nixon Kanali | hits: 41 | Tags: Taager, the social e-commerce platform for the MENA region has announced the completion of its $6.75m Pre-Series B funding round, led by Africa-focused tech growth fund Norrsken22. This round will enable the company to fuel its growth in the Middle East.
Edtech startup Recess raises $1.75m pre-seed to build the future of children's activity booking

1 month ago | startup-weekly.com | Michelle Waweru

Published: 20-03-2025 13:16:00 | By: Michelle Waweru | hits: 19 | Tags: Recess, a marketplace platform for parents to find and book enrichment classes, after-school care, and camps, announced it has secured $1.75 million in pre-seed funding. The oversubscribed round was led by Baukunst. Recess' search platform is currently live, with full booking capabilities set to launch this summer in Austin, followed by national expansion.
Healthcare startup Culina Health appoints Jane Mentz as Chief Operating Officer

1 month ago | startup-weekly.com | Michelle Waweru

Published: 18-03-2025 15:20:00 | By: Michelle Waweru | hits: 25 | Tags: Culina Health, the digital platform that makes clinical nutrition care inclusive and accessible for everyone, appointed Jane Mentz as Chief Operating Officer following 117 percent year-over-year growth and exceptional patient engagement and clinical outcomes.