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Nigerian mobility startup Treepz has collaborated with insurtech Octamile to introduce Treepz Care, an innovative insurance program that transforms the travel and mobility experience by providing extensive coverage and peace of mind to Treepz’s community of guests and hosts. Established in 2019 under the name Plentywaka until its rebranding in September 2021, Treepz operates a […]

Nigerian startup Curacel, specializing in embedded insurance, has unveiled a groundbreaking collaboration with ALAT by Wema, Nigeria’s leading fully digital bank. This partnership aims to provide car, device, and health insurance to ALAT users. Curacel is at the forefront of embedded insurance, utilizing technology to deliver seamless insurance solutions to its partners and clients. Meanwhile,

Cameroonian fintech startup Koree has secured a $50,000 cash prize as the champion of the annual Ecobank Fintech Challenge, an initiative organized by the pan-African bank Ecobank Group to nurture innovative startups through financial rewards and ongoing support. In this year’s competition, Koree, hailing from Cameroon, stood out with its card wallet payment solution, which

Nigerian insurtech startup Haba has secured $75,000 in a pre-seed funding round to support its expansion and transformation of the insurance industry in West Africa. Founded in 2022 by Constance Oshafi, Stephen Onwe, and Paul Showemimo, Haba has developed a comprehensive range of services tailored to meet the diverse requirements of both individuals and businesses.

Sony establishes a $10 million fund to support African entertainment entrepreneurs. Since 2016, Sony has administered various investment funds, including the Sony Innovation Fund (established in 2016), the Innovation Growth Fund (launched in 2019), and the Sony Innovation Fund: Environment (introduced in 2020). Their most recent endeavor, the Sony Innovation Fund: Africa, seeks to bolster