Competition in Africa’s startup ecosystem is heating up as French-speaking nations put up a spirited battle…
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Indian startups laid off over 10,000 employees in the first six months of 2022
As investors put pressure on startups in India to cut costs, employees are collateral damage. In…
Nobody is shocked that this Kenyan food delivery startup failed after one year
Kune, a startup that caused a stir last year for its white founder’s claim of inventing…
Global VCs are trying to keep startups warm during India’s funding winter
Marquee investors are trying to revive India’s startup scene. Matrix Partners India, which backs unicorns like…
Nobody wants to pay for ultra-fast food delivery
Ultra-fast delivery startups are either folding up or leaving markets, exiting the scene just as quickly…
African startups make their debut at the Africa CEO Forum
Hi Quartz Africa readers, Today I’m reflecting on “sneakers and suits” as CEOs of large African…
The baby formula supply chain faces a new challenge—extreme weather
Abbott Nutrition has stopped production of baby formula at its facility in Sturgis, Michigan after restarting less…
The race is on for the world’s first electric air taxi
An Indian startup has joined the race to fly the world’s first electric air taxi. In…
Africa’s startup funding gap—and investor opportunity—is right after the seed stage
The major African tech breakthrough of 2021 was that it is becoming easier for startups to…