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The impact that new tech solutions can have in Africa is significant, and the continent’s tech startup scene continues to grow.

Kenya and Uganda rank among 15 African countries whose financial, health and climate-linked start-ups have the biggest impact potential in Africa.

This article showcases our top picks for the best Kenya based e-Commerce companies. These startups and companies are taking a variety of approaches to innovating the e-Commerce industry, but are all exceptional companies well worth a follow.

While eCommerce has continued to grow in Africa over the years, online shopping on the continent is still well under the global average. Only about 35% of Africans shop online.

The FTxSDG Challenge, powered by the Financial Times and Seedstars, has a mission to empower impact-driven entrepreneurs in emerging markets through a startup competition split in thematic challenges based on the UN's Sustainable Development Goals.

The Financial Times partnered with Seedstars, a Swiss-based company that invests and supports startups from emerging markets, to host the first FTxSDG Challenge 13-17 December.

Financial Times and Seedstars announce this year’s six global winners of the FTxSDG Challenge: Anthem, India (Quality Education); Duhqa, Kenya (Reduced Inequalities);

Dans le but de trouver des entrepreneurs et des entreprises à fort impact disposant de solutions innovantes en accord avec les objectifs de développement durable (ODD) des Nations unies, Financial Times et Seedstars ont lancé en septembre le FTxSDG Challenge.

Kenyan retail-tech startup Duhqa was named among six global winners of the FTxSDG Challenge, meaning it stands the chance of securing US$500,000 in funding and growth support.

Los triunfadores serán acelerados por el Fondo Internacional Seedstars, donde tendrán la oportunidad de asegurar hasta 500 mil dólares en fondos.

HomeFTxSDG Challenge Financial Times and Seedstars Announce 6 Global Winners of FTxSDG Challenge

Financial Times and Seedstars announce the startup finalists advancing to the FTxSDG Challenge finale for a chance to win $500K in funding among other prizes. Winners will be announced through a live broadcast on December 17, 1PM CET

Financial Times and Seedstars are proud to announce this year’s six global winners of the FTxSDG Challenge:

Financial Times and Seedstars announce the startup finalists advancing to the FTxSDG Challenge finale for a chance to win $500K in funding among other prizes. The FTxSDG Challenge was launched to find impact-driven entrepreneurs and ventures creating innovative solutions from over 90 markets around the world.

I am thrilled to announce our fifth Techstars Toronto class with 12 companies from across the globe who are taking advantage of our virtual program in 2021. Our theme for this batch is accessing the global diaspora. In Toronto, how fitting.

PARIS, FRANCE, November 3, 2021 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Du 27 au 29 octobre s’est déroulé le lancement d'Africa Entrepreneurs Summit à Paris et dans 5+ capitales africaines. A Paris, dans les discrets et prestigieux Salons des Arts & Métiers, 4 entrepreneurs ont été désignés lauréats du Prix de l’Entrepreneur Africain.

(Agence Ecofin) - Les marchés de détail informels et formels en Afrique sont fragmentés, ce qui rend la livraison et l'approvisionnement compliqués, lents et coûteux. La start-up kényane Duhqa propose une plateforme digitale permettant de faciliter transactions.

Seven Africa-based startups have been selected to take part in the latest edition of the Techstars Toronto accelerator, securing access to mentorship, US$120,000 in funding and the opportunity to secure further investment at demo day.

Nigeria's Rent Small Small and PayDay are some of the 8 African startups selected for Techstars Toronto October 2021 batch

In March, two Nigerian startups, Treepz (formerly Plentywaka) and TalentQL got into the Techstars Toronto accelerator program alongside eight other companies. The program, held virtually, provided these startups with funding ($100,000 convertible note and $20,000 stipend), mentorship and access to …