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Kenya and South Africa emerge as private equity safe zones amid U.S. trade disruptions
29 Apr 2025 15:44 GMT
Despite growing global uncertainty, a majority of private equity investors are doubling down on South Africa and Kenya as their top investment destinations over the next three years, even as U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff policies cast a shadow over …
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Connecting Canada and Africa through fintech: Dr. Segun Aina breaks down CAFS 2025
29 Apr 2025 11:48 GMT
… African countries like Nigeria, Kenya, and South Africa are … believe 50 million new Africans can be brought into … themselves to attract Canadian venture capital and strategic partnerships?
Dr … summit initiative—the Canada-Africa Regulatory Innovation Forum— …
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Why U.S. Investors Are Betting Big on Kenya Despite Trump's Tariffs
29 Apr 2025 07:58 GMT
Kenya has emerged as one of the top investment priority destinations among American investors, even as US President Donald Trump's tariffs on Kenya begin to take effect.
A survey by the African Private Capital Association (AVCA) ranked Kenya among the …
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Saudi Arabia Emerges As Leading Venture Capital Hub In Emerging Markets
25 Apr 2025 10:19 GMT
(MENAFN- The Arabian Post)
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai
Saudi Arabia has surpassed Singapore to become the top destination for venture capital funding among emerging markets, securing $391 million in the first quarter of 2025. This 53 percent year-on-year …
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AfricArena Lagos Summit Set to Spotlight West Africa’s Hottest Tech Talent
26 Apr 2025 15:36 GMT
… the widely anticipated AfricArena Fintech, Mobility … Private Equity and Venture Capital Association). The summit … & CEO at AfricArena;
? Kristin Wilson, … Christine Maina, CEO at East Africa Venture Capital Association (EAVCA);
? Olúwátóyìn …
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Cultured Meat Market is expected to generate a revenue of USD 538.48 Million by 2031, Globally, at 17.15% CAGR: Verified Market Research®
29 Apr 2025 14:15 GMT
Lewes, Delaware, April 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Global Cultured Meat Market Size is projected to grow at a CAGR of 17.15 % from 2024 to 2031, according to a new report published by Verified Market Research®. The report reveals that the market was …
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Cutting the keys to unlock vaccine and biologic self-sufficiency in Africa
24 Apr 2025 20:09 GMT
“Unless everyone is safe, no one is safe,” said Vetja Haakuria, consultant technical expert of vaccine development and biomanufacturing, in a conversation with BioProcess Insider. Haakuria works with the East African Community- (EAC)-Regional Centre in …
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IIT-Madras Incubation Cell Supports Hundred Plus Deep Tech Start-ups in FY25
29 Apr 2025 12:03 GMT
In a significant achievement, the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-Madras) has announced that its Incubation Cell incubated a record 104 deep tech start-ups in the financial year 2024-25, a substantial increase from the 61 start-ups incubated in …
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Most private equity investors consider SA as one of their top choices on the continent
29 Apr 2025 08:42 GMT
A majority of private equity investors see South Africa and Kenya as their top investment destinations over the next three years. (THEGIFT777/Getty Images)
A majority of private equity investors see South Africa and Kenya as their top investment …
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Investors bullish on startups as FG reforms drive stability
29 Apr 2025 03:13 GMT
Startup investors are increasingly optimistic about Nigeria, believing that now is the best time to invest in the country. They attribute the renewed confidence to recent government economic reforms, particularly in the foreign exchange market, which they …