In the shadow of Amazon and Microsoft, Seattle startups are having a moment
Companies in Seattle raised a record $3.5B in VC funding this year.
Convoy raises $400 million to expand its on-demand trucking platform
Convoy, the digital freight network that connects truckers with shippers, has...
What is Andela, the Africa tech talent accelerator?
As someone who covers Africa’s tech scene, I’m frequently asked...
SMB payroll startup Gusto raises $200m series D, plans R&D expansion to NYC
Every employee loves receiving their paycheck. It just so happens though that...
Remitly raises $220M to expand from money transfers to financial services, now at ~$1B valuation
When it comes to financial services in emerging markets, remittances —...
Generation closes $1B growth fund targeting sustainable startups
Generation Investment Management, the firm co-founded by environmentalist and...
Africa Roundup: Zimbabwe’s net blackout, Partech’s $143M fund, Andela’s $100M raise, Flutterwave’s pivot
A high court in Zimbabwe ended the government’s restrictions on internet...
Connecting African software developers with top tech companies nets Andela $100 million
Andela, the company that connects Africa’s top software developers with...
Taiwan e-scooter maker Gogoro raises US$300M to grow its battery swapping network
Gogoro has built a network stations that make it easy and convenient for...