Ojukwu Emmanuel
AUTHOR: Ojukwu Emmanuel
Africa Startup Funding 2024: Female CEO & Female Founder Representation Reached an All-time Low
The year 2024 marked an abysmal year for female-led and female-founded ventures in African start-up funding, with representation hitting an all-time low since 2019....
LemFi Secures $53 Million to Expand Cross-Border Remittance Services Into Europe
LemFi, a Nigerian remittance platform for African immigrants, has secured $53 million in a series B funding round, that saw participation from existing investors...
Global Smartphone Market Rebounds in 2024: Samsung Maintains Leadership, Apple Faces Challenges Amid AI...
After two challenging years of decline, the global smartphone market experienced a long-awaited recovery in 2024, growing by 4% year-on-year.
This rebound, captured in...
Africa Startup Funding 2024: Fintech Leads While Energy Emerged as the Second-most Funded Sector
In 2024, fintech solidified its position as the leading sector for start-up funding in Africa, attracting nearly half of the total investment.
Report by...
US Regulators Back Musk’s Antitrust Claims Against OpenAI Restructuring to For-Profit Organization
Elon Musk's antitrust battle against OpenAI following its restructuring to a for-profit organization, has gained momentum, as the US antitrust regulators have expressed support.
According...






