Africa Roundup: TLcom closes $71M fund, Jumo raises $55M, AWS partners with Safaricom

VC firm TLcom Capital closed its Tide Africa Fund at $71 million in February,...


(Exclusive) Agritech startup iFarmer in talks to raise US$500K investment

iFarmer, an online platform that connects small-scale farmers with retail...


Today’s top tech news: Multiple Chinese tech firms rallies to donate the fight against coronavirus

From Baidu to Meituan, Chinese tech firms to donate millions to support the...


Bus ticketing app Jatri attracts funding from UAE VCs to revitalise public transportation in Bangladesh

Jatri, a mobility-as-a-service startup based in Bangladesh, has raised an...


Today’s top tech news: Bangladesh’s Pathao is said to merge with SureCash

Bangladesh’s Pathao is said to merge with SureCash – Dealstreet Asia...


These five startups are the dark horses of the frontier markets

All startups had received funding in the past year and have been hailed as one...


Why Bangladesh is the next frontier for tech investment

As Bangladesh’s economy opens up, the talent that has left to work...


A young entrepreneur is building the Amazon of Bangladesh

At just 26, Waiz Rahim is supposed to be involved in the family business, having...


Bangladesh’s ride-sharing, bus ticket booking app Shohoz raises funding

Shohoz facilitates transportation to short- and long-distance commuters, and...


First set of Echelon Asia Summit 2019 exhibitors—announced!

Check out the first set of companies who will be showcasing their work at the...