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WEB3 days ago · Today, we’re featuring Toluwalope Oyewole, Senior Social Media Specialist at Moniepoint. She shares her story of how she went from graduating with a degree in Physiology, feeling unsure of her next step, to landing a role at one of Africa’s top fintech companies. Jesutofunmi Adedoyin Sep 12, 2024.
Fewer than 5% of seeded African startups make it to Series A
WEB2 days ago · In the last five years, African tech has seen much luck raising funds. Despite this unlikely, initial success, the journey from seed to Series A round classes is a daunting task for many startups. Data pulled from our funding tracker shows less than 5% of startups seeded in the last two years have managed to progress to Series A rounds.
The 2021 Benjamindada year in review
WEBDaniel Iyanda. Dec 29, 2021 4 min. This is our first published year-in-review article. We talk about our wins and losses, plans for 2022, and the most popular articles we published this year. 2021, we took a leap. 2022, we grow by leaps and bounds. The 10 most popular articles we published this year.
BD Insider: What Binance wants from Nigeria
WEB2 days ago · Here’s a roundup of African startups that secured funding last week: Regfyl, a Nigerian regulatory tech startup, has secured $1.1 million in pre-seed funding. The funding came from Techstars, RallyCap Ventures, DCG Expeditions, Africa Fintech Collective, Musha Ventures, and several strategic angel investors.
Funding - benjamindada.com
WEBApr 30, 2024 · African tech VC funding declined 51% YoY in Q1 2024. In Q1 2024, African startups raised at least $369 million across 64 publicly announced deals, a 51.36% plunge from the previous year according to BD Funding Tracker. Johnstone Kpilaakaa Apr 5, 2024.
2023 at Bendada.com: Striving for impactful tech reporting
WEBJan 9, 2024 · Welcome to 2024! We came of age last year, and it has been a continued journey of growth; marked with ups and downs. However, we’ve continued to sharpen our editorial to bring you impressive reporting about the African tech ecosystem, even as we pursue profitability.
About us - Bendada.com, modern tech media in SSA
WEBAbout Benjamindada.com. Benjamindada.com is a modern site delivering impressive reporting about Tech in Nigeria and sub-Saharan Africa. The site was launched on June 17, 2018 by Benjamin Dada, a Tech Journalist and startup employee. Benjamin is currently the Editor-in-Chief of Benjamindada.com working with Associates, Staff and Guest Contributors.
Benjamin Dada - Bendada.com, modern tech media in SSA
WEBApr 1, 2024 · How the 2023 predictions by African investors turned out. We evaluated African investors' predictions on Series A funding, global VC, fintech consolidation, valuations cut, identity startup growth, and the return of global talent. Founder, Bendada.com. Disclosure: In August 2023, Benjamin joined Moniepoint as a Business Product Manager.
Level Up: Your Guide to Making It in Tech - Bendada.com, modern …
WEBWith the constant information overload, endless job boards, and ever-changing tech trends, it can be overwhelming to keep up. That's why we've developed the Level Up Newsletter – your weekly guide to the most pertinent information in your tech career, customized for African tech professionals like you. I WANT TO LEVEL UP.
The Investors' Corner - Bendada.com, modern tech media in SSA
WEBJan 15, 2024 · Success beyond exits: Alternative paths for African startups. In this edition of The Investors' Corner, Davidson dives into Nubia Capital's unique investment approach, shares his vision for Africa's booming fintech future, and offers insights on how startups can achieve success beyond traditional exits. Jeremiah Ajayi Mar 25, 2024.