Exclusive: Vendease cuts 120 jobs in second round of layoffs
Vendease has implemented its second round of layoffs in five months, impacting 120 employees. The layoffs represent 44% of the company's staff as part of a restructuring effort.
Beacon Power gets Series A funding from Partech to expand into Eastern and Northern Africa
BPS raised undisclosed funds through a Series A financing round. Partech led the funding round with participation from multiple investors.
54 Collective, formerly Founders Factory Africa, plans to back early-stage African startups with $40M
Founders Factory Africa rebrands as 54 Collective, a venture capital firm with a $40 million fund. 54 Collective plans to invest in 105 venture-bankable startups in five years.
Paris-based Breega is the latest European VC to close an Africa-focused fund
Africa Seed I, the Africa-focused fund of Paris-based VC firm Breega, has reached first close with $50 million in funding secured. Breega plans to invest between $100,000 and $2 million in at least 40 startups across several African countries.
African Tech Ventures Unlocking UK Capital Markets and Exits
The Africa Tech Summit London connects industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and investors to collaborate and drive growth within the African tech industry. The London Stock Exchange continues to be a leading listing venue for ambitious businesses from around the world, providing access to international
