• Contact
Saturday, September 23, 2023
  • Login
The African Business - News About African business
  • Home
  • EconomyNew
    Nigeria finance minister blames Naira’s dive on overdue payments

    Nigeria finance minister blames Naira’s dive on overdue payments

    Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) 2023 Explores Mobilizing Capital for Angola’s Infrastructure

    Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) 2023 Explores Mobilizing Capital for Angola’s Infrastructure

    Timeline: Nigeria's electricity grid collapsed 46 times from 2017 to 2023

    Timeline: Nigeria’s electricity grid collapsed 46 times from 2017 to 2023

    Trending Tags

  • Business
    Virgin Active to expand office space and meeting rooms in gyms

    Virgin Active to expand office space and meeting rooms in gyms

    Dangote, Bua show grit amid global sugar crises

    Dangote, Bua show grit amid global sugar crises

    800 million+ carats of diamonds in Angola reserves

    800 million+ carats of diamonds in Angola reserves

    Hindenburg 2.0? George Soros-backed group plans 'expose' on Indian firms: Report

    Hindenburg 2.0? George Soros-backed group plans ‘expose’ on Indian firms: Report

    Viktor Bout still has his eye on Africa

    Viktor Bout still has his eye on Africa

    SADC countries may benefit from ANGOSAT 2

    SADC countries may benefit from ANGOSAT 2

    US puts $235m in startup making low-emission jets

    US puts $235m in startup making low-emission jets

    Amazon opens its first African AWS Skills Center in South Africa

    Amazon opens its first African AWS Skills Center in South Africa

    Kenya: BasiGo launches its new “E9 Kubwa” electric bus model

    Kenya: BasiGo launches its new “E9 Kubwa” electric bus model

  • Finance
    Nigeria asks banks to save forex gains amid currency risks

    Nigeria asks banks to save forex gains amid currency risks

    PayPal finally launches Apple Pay support for its credit and debit cards

    PayPal finally launches Apple Pay support for its credit and debit cards

    TLG Capital launches ₦2.25B collateralized credit facility for OnePipe

    TLG Capital launches ₦2.25B collateralized credit facility for OnePipe

    Silicon Valley Bank: Global bank stocks slump despite Biden reassurances

    Silicon Valley Bank: Global bank stocks slump despite Biden reassurances

    [Kenya] Digital credit provider Tala disbursed Sh240 billion in loans in eight years

    [Kenya] Digital credit provider Tala disbursed Sh240 billion in loans in eight years

    Digital banking revolution can help SA banks regain their customers’ love, says BCG

    Digital banking revolution can help SA banks regain their customers’ love, says BCG

    Nigeria launches payments card program to rival Visa and Mastercard

    Nigeria launches payments card program to rival Visa and Mastercard

    Mastercard and ZoodPay join forces to launch the first virtual installment card across EEMEA

    Mastercard and ZoodPay join forces to launch the first virtual installment card across EEMEA

    MoneyGram joins forces with BOTIM to launch international money transfer to over 200 countries

    MoneyGram joins forces with BOTIM to launch international money transfer to over 200 countries

  • Opinion
  • Lifestyle
  • Sports
  • Green Economy
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • EconomyNew
    Nigeria finance minister blames Naira’s dive on overdue payments

    Nigeria finance minister blames Naira’s dive on overdue payments

    Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) 2023 Explores Mobilizing Capital for Angola’s Infrastructure

    Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) 2023 Explores Mobilizing Capital for Angola’s Infrastructure

    Timeline: Nigeria's electricity grid collapsed 46 times from 2017 to 2023

    Timeline: Nigeria’s electricity grid collapsed 46 times from 2017 to 2023

    Trending Tags

  • Business
    Virgin Active to expand office space and meeting rooms in gyms

    Virgin Active to expand office space and meeting rooms in gyms

    Dangote, Bua show grit amid global sugar crises

    Dangote, Bua show grit amid global sugar crises

    800 million+ carats of diamonds in Angola reserves

    800 million+ carats of diamonds in Angola reserves

    Hindenburg 2.0? George Soros-backed group plans 'expose' on Indian firms: Report

    Hindenburg 2.0? George Soros-backed group plans ‘expose’ on Indian firms: Report

    Viktor Bout still has his eye on Africa

    Viktor Bout still has his eye on Africa

    SADC countries may benefit from ANGOSAT 2

    SADC countries may benefit from ANGOSAT 2

    US puts $235m in startup making low-emission jets

    US puts $235m in startup making low-emission jets

    Amazon opens its first African AWS Skills Center in South Africa

    Amazon opens its first African AWS Skills Center in South Africa

    Kenya: BasiGo launches its new “E9 Kubwa” electric bus model

    Kenya: BasiGo launches its new “E9 Kubwa” electric bus model

  • Finance
    Nigeria asks banks to save forex gains amid currency risks

    Nigeria asks banks to save forex gains amid currency risks

    PayPal finally launches Apple Pay support for its credit and debit cards

    PayPal finally launches Apple Pay support for its credit and debit cards

    TLG Capital launches ₦2.25B collateralized credit facility for OnePipe

    TLG Capital launches ₦2.25B collateralized credit facility for OnePipe

    Silicon Valley Bank: Global bank stocks slump despite Biden reassurances

    Silicon Valley Bank: Global bank stocks slump despite Biden reassurances

    [Kenya] Digital credit provider Tala disbursed Sh240 billion in loans in eight years

    [Kenya] Digital credit provider Tala disbursed Sh240 billion in loans in eight years

    Digital banking revolution can help SA banks regain their customers’ love, says BCG

    Digital banking revolution can help SA banks regain their customers’ love, says BCG

    Nigeria launches payments card program to rival Visa and Mastercard

    Nigeria launches payments card program to rival Visa and Mastercard

    Mastercard and ZoodPay join forces to launch the first virtual installment card across EEMEA

    Mastercard and ZoodPay join forces to launch the first virtual installment card across EEMEA

    MoneyGram joins forces with BOTIM to launch international money transfer to over 200 countries

    MoneyGram joins forces with BOTIM to launch international money transfer to over 200 countries

  • Opinion
  • Lifestyle
  • Sports
  • Green Economy
No Result
View All Result
The African Business - News About African business
No Result
View All Result
Home Business

15 startups selected for Google for Startups Accelerator Africa Class 7

TAB by TAB
14/03/2022
in Business
0
15 startups selected for Google for Startups Accelerator Africa Class 7
0
SHARES
6
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

15 startups selected for Google for Startups Accelerator Africa Class 7

Google has announced the 15 African startups that have been selected for its Startups Accelerator Africa Class 7 programme. The startups are developing solutions in areas such as healthcare, education, fleet management, logistics automation and recruiting.

Related posts

Virgin Active to expand office space and meeting rooms in gyms

Virgin Active to expand office space and meeting rooms in gyms

12/09/2023
3
Dangote, Bua show grit amid global sugar crises

Dangote, Bua show grit amid global sugar crises

12/09/2023
4

This seventh class includes 15 tech startups from seven African countries, with Cote D’Ivoire joining for the first time. The class was selected from thousands of applications, with final selection based on product stage, program alignment and market fit.

Over the next three months, they will work with Google mentors and facilitators learning best practices on a range of topics including Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, organisational culture, growth strategies and more.

Google for Startups Accelerator Africa programs are organised around a virtual bootcamp concept that includes seminars, one-on-one coaching sessions, and peer-to-peer learning opportunities. Bootcamps will take place in March, April and May.

“We’re thrilled to be starting off our seventh cohort with such a diverse and inspiring group of companies who are harnessing technology to tackle the problems that many people on the continent face every day. Startups in Africa are solving some of the region’s most pressing issues -from employment to logistics, banking, healthcare, and education. This is a journey that we’re happy to be on.” Said Folarin Aiyegbusi Head of Startup Ecosystem, Africa.

The Google for Startups Accelerator Africa program has supported 82 startups from 17 African countries over the past four years. Collectively, they have raised $112 million and created 2800 direct jobs. In this time,  Google has invested $5m through a combination of equity-free funding and product credits for Google services.

Below is a list of the selected startups (in alphabetical order)

  1. Clafiya (Nigeria): Clafiya connects patients to health practitioners to provide fast and affordable on-demand primary care services in Africa.

  2. Fleetsimplify (Kenya): Fleetsimplify is a fleet management platform for shared mobility.

  3. HydroIQ (Kenya): HydroIQ is a virtual water network that gives consumers and utilities a single, transparent platform to manage their water consumption and management.

  4. iVerify.ng (Nigeria): iVerify.ng is a digital identity onboarding platform.

  5. LaRuche Health (Côte d’Ivoire): LaRuche Health offers inclusive apps that simplify care delivery and improve patient access to preventive healthcare services.

  6. LyRise (Egypt): LyRise is a platform that provides companies with an easier, faster way to hire and work with vetted AI and data talents from Africa.

  7. MDaaS Global (Nigeria): MDaas builds and operates modern, technology-enabled diagnostic services in clinically-underserved communities in Nigeria.

  8. Multiplied (South Africa): Multiplied offers data-driven design at scale through infinite personalised content for marketing.

  9. Nulitics (South Africa): Nulitics is a specialist Mixed Reality (XR) software development and system integrator with a focus on XR wearable technology.

  10. Ridelink (Uganda): Ridelink makes cargo mobility affordable and accessible for small businesses at the tap of a button.

  11. SmartClass (Tanzania): SmartClass is a skill-learning network that enables youth to learn from their peers.

  12. Sukhiba (Kenya): Sukhiba is a decentralised community-based commerce platform.

  13. Terawork (Nigeria): Terawork is a pan-African online freelance marketplace plugging African talent into the global workforce.

  14. The Marking App (South Africa): The Marking App provides a data-free application that automatically marks handwritten school assessments while also automating school administration.

  15. truQ (Nigeria): truQ is a tech-enabled logistics platform automating and optimising short-haul (or intracity) logistics for automated  retail distribution companies in Africa.

15 startups selected for Google for Startups Accelerator Africa Class 7

Source: African Business Communities
Previous Post

Salah doubtful for Arsenal’s trip

Next Post

Nigeria: Mobility fintech Moove raises $105m in series A2 round

Next Post
Nigeria: Mobility fintech Moove raises $105m in series A2 round

Nigeria: Mobility fintech Moove raises $105m in series A2 round

RECOMMENDED NEWS

Afreximbank launches insurance subsidiary to support intra-African trade

Afreximbank launches insurance subsidiary to support intra-African trade

3 months ago
1
Ghanaian fintech SecondSTAX raises $1.6m pre-seed funding to expand to other countries

Ghanaian fintech SecondSTAX raises $1.6m pre-seed funding to expand to other countries

12 months ago
5
Angola launches tender for extraordinary diamond discoveries

Angola launches tender for extraordinary diamond discoveries

11 months ago
4
Nigeria sovereign fund, Vitol aim to grow carbon credit program 10-fold

Nigeria sovereign fund, Vitol aim to grow carbon credit program 10-fold

3 months ago
2

BROWSE BY CATEGORIES

  • Business
  • Economy
  • Finance
  • Green Economy
  • Lifestyle
  • Opinion
  • Sports
  • Uncategorized

Ads

Categories

  • Business
  • Economy
  • Finance
  • Green Economy
  • Lifestyle
  • Opinion
  • Sports
  • Uncategorized
The African Business - News About African business

We bring you the best Premium news about African Business.

Follow us on social media:

Recent News

  • Kenya seeks partnership with Apple
  • List of African countries and how much of their salaries they spend on iPhones
  • Nigeria finance minister blames Naira’s dive on overdue payments

Category

  • Business
  • Economy
  • Finance
  • Green Economy
  • Lifestyle
  • Opinion
  • Sports
  • Uncategorized

Legal Information

Terms and Conditions
Privacy Policy
Complaints Book

  • Contact

© 2021 The African Business

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Economy
  • Business
  • Finance
  • Opinion
  • Lifestyle
  • Sports
  • Green Economy

© 2021 The African Business

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In