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Paris, France, May 2, 2022 - Viva Technology and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) announced today the top 45 start-ups that have been long-listed for the first edition of the AfricaTech Awards. This pan-African initiative, supported by Proparco, aims to recognize and support emerging start-ups that are driving innovation and development impact across the continent in three main sectors - Climate Tech, FinTech, and Health Tech.
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Duhqa Wins Graines de Boss award
“Duhqa” is named the (Africa Graines de Boss Award and Special Jury Prize, 2023
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Duhqa Joins VISA Africa Fintech Accelerator
Visa has selected 23 startups for its first Africa Fintech Accelerator programme, which aims to help enable African startups through expertise, connections, technology, and investment funding.
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Duhqa joins SAIS Program
Duhqa joins Scaling digital Agriculture Innovations through Start-ups (SAIS) to support farmers and be part of rural development
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Quick off the mark
Through his innovative mobile platform, Duhqa, Victor Maina is able to deliver supplies to retailers’ doorsteps rapidly and at no extra cost
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Portfolio | 肯尼亚Duhqa完成Seed轮融资:为非洲商业市场提供数字化动能
Duhqa在去年的大部分时间中低调发展,之后在去年10月加入了Techstars加速器(这是肯尼亚初创企业的首次加入)。此前Duhqa曾在去年完成了15万美元的Pre-Seed轮融资,七个月之后,Duhqa又完成了200万美元的Seed轮融资。
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Kenya’s Duhqa Raises $2 Million in Seed Funding Round
Kenya’s Duhqa, a B2B platform for retail distribution of consumer goods in FMCG, Cold Chain and Pharmaceuticals, has raised $2 million in its seed funding round, just seven months after raising $150,000 in pre-seed funding.
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Kenyan B2B startup, Duhqa, Secures $2 Million Seed Round
The funding round was led by CrossFund, Roselake Ventures, Mo Angels, and a number of existing investors, including Techstars and strategic local angels.
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Kenyan B2B retail distribution startup Duhqa raises $2m seed round to scale regionally
Kenyan startup Duhqa, a B2B platform for retail distribution of consumer goods in FMCG, cold chain and pharmaceuticals, has closed a US$2 million seed round to scale its service offering within Kenya and East Africa.
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Top 45 des start-ups les plus innovantes d’Afrique
(Cio Mag) – Regroupées par catégorie de 15 start-ups dans les secteurs de la FinTech, de la Health Tech et de la Climate Tech, cette sélection est une initiative panafricaine, soutenue par Proparco. Elle vise à reconnaître et soutenir les start-ups émergentes qui sont à l’origine de l’innovation et de l’impact sur
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Kenya’s Duhqa Raises $2 Million in Seed Funding Round
Kenya’s Duhqa, a B2B platform for retail distribution of consumer goods in FMCG, Cold Chain and Pharmaceuticals, has raised $2 million in its seed funding round, just seven months after raising $150,000 in pre-seed funding.
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Kenyan Startup, Duhqa, Closes $2 Million Seed round
Founded in 2021 Duhqa is a B2B retail tech platform that empowers informal African merchants to digitally source and
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21 Top Consumer Goods Startups in Nairobi Area
This article showcases our top picks for the best Nairobi Area based Consumer Goods companies. These startups and companies are taking a variety of approaches to innovating the Consumer Goods industry, but are all
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B2B platform Duhqa closes US$2m seed round to scale its service offering
Plans to expand its merchant network, provide more digital tools to its expanding market…
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African technology startups scoop $2b funding
Kenya ranks among Africa’ four biggest destinations for tech start-up funding after Nigeria, Egypt and South Africa.
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Kenyan Startup Duhqa Raises Ksh.236 Million To Expand Across East Africa
Duhqa is a business to business (B2B) retail tech platform that seeks to empower informal merchants on the continent to digitally source and pay for inventory, get delivery conveniently and access short-term financing.
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Kenya startup, Duhqa raises $2m in seed round funding
Kenyan startup Duhqa, a B2B platform for retail distribution of consumer goods in FMCG, Cold Chain and Pharmaceuticals, has closed a US$2 million Seed round to scale its service offering within Kenya and East Africa.
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AfricaTech Awards Boost Africa's innovation & help tackle the issues of today.
We act as a powerful global catalyst for digital transformation and startup growth. Every year VivaTech brings together, in Paris and online, business leaders, startups, investors, researchers and innovators to ignite positive change in business and for society.
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Boosting Innovation Across Africa – AfricaTech Awards Finalists
The impact that new tech solutions can have in Africa is significant, and the continent’s tech startup scene continues to grow.
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12 start-ups from Kenya and Uganda long-listed for Africa Tech Awards
Kenya and Uganda rank among 15 African countries whose financial, health and climate-linked start-ups have the biggest impact potential in Africa.
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59 Top e-Commerce Startups in Kenya
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.
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CEO of Kenya’s Duhqa talks about its retail-tech solution and winning $500k at FTxSDG challenge
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.
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FTxSDG Challenge
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.
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FTxSDG Challenge convenes to empower emerging market startups
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.
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Financial Times & Seedstars announce 6 global winners of FTxSDG Challenge’s potential $500k funding
Financial Times and Seedstars announce this year’s six global winners of the FTxSDG Challenge: Anthem, India (Quality Education); Duhqa, Kenya (Reduced Inequalities);
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Le kényan Duhqa remporte un concours international pour les start-up
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.
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Kenyan startup among winners of FT, Seedstars SDG 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.
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Financial Times y Seedstars anuncian seis ganadores globales de FTxSDG Challenge
Los triunfadores serán acelerados por el Fondo Internacional Seedstars, donde tendrán la oportunidad de asegurar hasta 500 mil dólares en fondos.
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Financial Times and Seedstars Announce 6 Global Winners of FTxSDG Challenge
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Financial Times And Seedstars Announce Finalists Of FTxSDG Challenge’s $500K Funding Prize
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
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And the FTxSDG Challenge 2021 winners are…
Financial Times and Seedstars are proud to announce this year’s six global winners of the FTxSDG Challenge:
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Financial Times, Seedstars announce finalists of FTxSDG Challenge’s $500K funding prize
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.
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Midterm Report: Techstars Toronto’s Second 2021 Class
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.
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LES ENTREPRENEURS AFRICAINS MIS A L’HONNEUR LORS DU LANCEMENT D’AFRICA ENTREPRENEURS SUMMIT
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.
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La plateforme de Duhqa révolutionne la chaîne logistique au Kenya
(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.
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7 African startups selected for latest Techstars Toronto accelerator
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.
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Meet the 8 African startups selected for Techstars Toronto October 2021 batch
Nigeria's Rent Small Small and PayDay are some of the 8 African startups selected for Techstars Toronto October 2021 batch
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Meet 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 …
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