| Date | Title | Description |
| 19.07.2024 | Google-backed African startups have raised $266 million in 3 years – Report | African startups backed by the Google for Startups Black Founders Fund have collectively raised $266 million from VCs in the last three years.
This was revealed in a report by Google for Startups and Notion Capital, which measured the impac... |
| 28.03.2023 | African startups working to expand internet access across the continent | In today’s digital age, access to the internet is a fundamental requirement for economic development and social progress. Yet, many people in Africa lack internet connectivity, thereby hindering the region’s ability to create jobs, reduce p... |
| 18.08.2021 | Tizeti launches NeXTGEN connectivity & partnership with $5m fund for African ISP startups | Share this:
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| 15.10.2020 | Tizeti, Nigeria’s Fastest Growing ISP Expands Internet Access with Cambium Networks Wireless Technology | Cambium Networks announced it is supplying Tizeti Network Limited, Nigeria’s leading public Wi-Fi operator, with an end-to-end wireless fabric solution. Cambium will help Tizeti expand its ISP operations in Africa’s most populous nation and... |
| 10.07.2020 | Tizeti reinstates CEO, Kendall Ananyi, raising more questions about its conclusive investigation | About a month ago, a Twitter thread struck a #MeToo fire that failed to catch on within the Lagos tech ecosystem. But it burned still. Ex-MEST Entrepreneur-in-Training, Kelechi Udoagwu had accused CEO of internet company Tizeti, Kendall Ana... |
| 12.11.2019 | Tizeti Launches High-Speed 4G LTE to Accelerate Broadband Penetration in Nigeria | In line with its focus on accelerating access to affordable broadband connectivity in Africa’s underserved populations, Tizeti, West Africa’s pioneer solar-based internet service provider, has launched its 4G LTE network in Nigeria, with th... |
| 10.11.2019 | Tizeti launches 4G LTE network | LR-Tizeti Co-Founders Ifeanyi Okonkwo (COO) and Kendall Ananyi (CEO)
Nigerian internet service provider Tizeti has launched its 4G LTE network.
The Y Combinator-backed startup — which uses solar-powered towers to deliver net connectivity — ... |
| 06.11.2019 | Solar-based ISP startup Tizeti launches 4G LTE network in Nigeria | Nigerian internet service provider Tizeti has launched its first 4G LTE network.
The Y Combinator-backed startup — which uses solar-powered towers to deliver net connectivity — has built its premier 4G-capable tower in the city of Port Harc... |
| 02.05.2019 | Find Out How Tizeti Plans to reduce Call Cost by 30-50% in Nigeria | According to the Alliance for Affordable Internet (A4AI), affordable data means that the cost of 1GB must not cost more than 2% of monthly income. With a minimum wage of ₦30,000, 1GB should cost no more than ₦600 in Nigeria but the current ... |
| 30.04.2019 | Nigerian startup Tizeti launches WifiCall.ng IP voice call service | Nigeria based startup Tizeti, an internet service provider, today launched WifiCall.ng—an internet voice-calling platform for individuals and businesses.
WifiCall is a VoIP—or Voice over Internet Protocol—subscription service that allows un... |
| 21.03.2019 | Here are the African startups that pitched at Y Combinator’s Winter 2019 Demo Day | At least seven African startups were among the 189 companies that participated at Y Combinator‘s Winter 2019 Demo Day on Monday and Tuesday this week (18 and 19 March).
Twice a year, the US seed accelerator invests $150 000 in selected star... |
| 21.03.2019 | Here are the African startups that pitched at Y Combinator’s Winter 2019 Demo Day | At least seven African startups were among the 189 companies that participated at Y Combinator‘s Winter 2019 Demo Day on Monday and Tuesday this week (18 and 19 March).
Twice a year, the US seed accelerator invests $150 000 in selected sta... |
| 13.02.2019 | Ingressive Capital launches new call for African tech startups to tap $5m fund | Ingressive Capital, a $5-million venture fund focused on early-stage African startups, is looking to invest tickets sizes of up to $100 000 in tech startups from Sub-Saharan Africa, with a possibility of $250 000 in follow-on investments.
I... |
| 13.02.2019 | Ingressive Capital launches new call for African tech startups to tap $5m fund | Ingressive Capital, a $5-million venture fund focused on early-stage African startups, is looking to invest tickets sizes of up to $100 000 in tech startups from Sub-Saharan Africa, with a possibility of $250 000 in follow-on investments.
... |
| 17.12.2018 | Are these the 10 biggest disclosed African tech startup deals of 2018? [Updated] | A whole lot of money. That’s what over 60 African tech startups raised this year.
While not every startup wanted to disclose how much they raised, those that did made quite a packet — over $178-million going on data from 48 venture capital... |
| 17.12.2018 | Are these the 10 biggest disclosed African tech startup deals of 2018? [Updated] | A whole lot of money. That’s what over 60 African tech startups raised this year.
While not every startup wanted to disclose how much they raised, those that did made quite a packet — over $178-million going on data from 48 venture capital ... |
| 02.10.2018 | Y Combinator increases deal size to $150k, adds investment contract types | US seed accelerator Y Combinator (YC) has increased its standard deal size of the investments it makes, from $120 000 to $150 000, while keeping its equity stake in such deals unchanged at seven percent.
The announcement was made in a blog... |
| 02.10.2018 | Y Combinator increases deal size to $150k, adds investment contract types | US seed accelerator Y Combinator (YC) has increased its standard deal size of the investments it makes, from $120 000 to $150 000, while keeping its equity stake in such deals unchanged at seven percent.
The announcement was made in a blog ... |
| 07.09.2018 | Tizeti secures $3m Series A funding for Ghanaian expansion | Tizeti
Nigerian Internet Service Provider (ISP) start-up, Tizeti and its consumer-facing brand, Wifi.com.ng have closed a Series A round of $3M, led by 4DX Ventures with participation from existing investors Y Combinator Continuity, Lynett ... |
| 06.09.2018 | Nigeria’s Internet Service Start-up, Tizeti Raises $3 million Fund, Set to Expand to Ghana | In order to expands its internet service beyond Nigeria and established into Ghana market, Nigerian ISP start-up, Tizeti who is the owner of Wifi.com.ng brand has secured $3 million in a new Series A round fund led by 4DX Ventures with part... |
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| 05.09.2018 | Nigerian ISP startup Tizeti closes $3m Series A round led by 4DX Ventures | Lagos-based ISP startup Tizeti, and its Wifi.com.ng service, has closed a $3-million Series-A round led by 4DX Ventures.
Tizeti builds and operates solar-powered towers while also providing residences, businesses, events and conferences wi... |
| 05.09.2018 | Nigerian ISP startup Tizeti closes $3m Series A round led by 4DX Ventures | Lagos-based ISP startup Tizeti, and its Wifi.com.ng service, has closed a $3-million Series-A round led by 4DX Ventures.
Tizeti builds and operates solar-powered towers while also providing residences, businesses, events and conferences wit... |
| 05.09.2018 | Tizeti Secures $3 Million Series A to expand in West Africa | Share this:
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| 05.09.2018 | Tizeti raises $3m to expand its unlimited internet service across Africa | Share this article:
A year after raising seed funding of $2.1 million from international investors, Tizeti has announced raising $3 million in a new series A funding round.
The new financing was led by 4DX Ventures, a new Africa-focused fun... |
| 05.09.2018 | Tizeti raises $3m to expand its unlimited internet service across Africa | A year after raising seed funding of $2.1 million from international investors, Tizeti has announced raising $3 million in a new series A funding round. |
| 04.09.2018 | Expanding its internet service to more countries in Africa, Tizeti raises $3 million | Tizeti, the Nigerian internet service provider behind the brand Wifi.com.ng, has raised $3 million in a new round of funding as it expands its unlimited internet service into Ghana.
The new financing was led by 4DX Ventures, a new, Africa-f... |
| 19.03.2018 | Frequently Asked Questions From YC Applicants | We’re approaching the S18 application deadline so we thought it’d be helpful to answer some of the most frequently asked questions about the YC application and program itself.
If you’d like to dig deeper, you can check out the expanded FAQ... |
| 21.12.2017 | Tizeti Network Limited selects Cambium Networks wireless broadband connectivity solutions | Leading service provider selects cnPilot™ Wi-Fi access and ePMP™ distribution network
Rolling Meadows, Illinois and Lagos, Nigeria, December 21, 2017 – Cambium Networks™, a global leading provider of wireless broadband solutions, today anno... |
| 07.11.2017 | Tizeti partners with Facebook to expand Express Wi-Fi in Nigeria | Despite weak infrastructure and poor power supply, Nigeria stands out as one of Africa’s top tech hubs — something that was confirmed last year when Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg visited the capital, Lagos. But to boost innovation even furth... |
| 07.11.2017 | Tizeti partners with Facebook to expand Express Wi-Fi in Nigeria | Did you miss a session from GamesBeat Summit 2022? All sessions are available to stream now. Learn more.
Despite weak infrastructure and poor power supply, Nigeria stands out as one of Africa’s top tech hubs — something that was confirmed l... |
| 06.11.2017 | Startups aim to secure $1.5m as World Bank’s XL Africa kicks off in Cape Town | Twenty promising African tech startups today began an 11-day residency in Cape Town at the World Bank’s XL Africa accelerator. The programme runs until 17 November and startups have a chance of securing up to $1.5-million.
The accelerator ... |
| 06.11.2017 | Startups aim to secure $1.5m as World Bank’s XL Africa kicks off in Cape Town | Twenty promising African tech startups today began an 11-day residency in Cape Town at the World Bank’s XL Africa accelerator. The programme runs until 17 November and startups have a chance of securing up to $1.5-million.
The accelerator w... |
| 05.09.2017 | 20 STARTUPS SELECTED FOR XL AFRICA ACCELERATOR | The XL Africa accelerator program, run by the World Bank, has offered its participants help in obtaining up to $1.5 million USD in their early stage capital.
The accelerator program will give startups access to curriculum that I specificall... |
| 31.08.2017 | Here are the 20 startups that will take part in accelerator XL Africa’s first cohort | World Bank accelerator XL Africa yesterday announced the 20 startups it has selected for the first cohort for its scale-up accelerator programme.
The 20 include startups in sector such as edtech, fintech, healthtech, transportation and hum... |
| 31.08.2017 | Here are the 20 startups that will take part in accelerator XL Africa’s first cohort | World Bank accelerator XL Africa yesterday announced the 20 startups it has selected for the first cohort for its scale-up accelerator programme.
The 20 include startups in sector such as edtech, fintech, healthtech, transportation and huma... |
| 24.08.2017 | Ogavenue launches in Kenya
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| 23.08.2017 | 10 Nigerian startups selected for Seedstars World pitch | Here’s everything interesting in African technology today. Not subscribed? Click here to get this goodness in your mailbox every day at 7am (GMT + 1). Hello…
The global seed-stage startup competition for emerging markets, Seedstars World, i... |
| 22.08.2017 | African healthtec startup Helium Healthcare presents at Y Combinator’s 25th Demo Day | Here’s everything interesting in African technology today. Not subscribed? Click here to get this goodness in your mailbox every day at 7am (GMT + 1). Hello, here’s what’s happening in tech in Africa…
iRokoTV, M-Pesa, BarefootLaw, Ushahidi,... |
| 21.08.2017 | Nigeria Electronic Fraud Forum releases its 2016 annual report | Here’s everything interesting in African technology today. Not subscribed? Click here to get this goodness in your mailbox every day at 7am (GMT + 1). Hello.
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| 17.08.2017 | She Leads Africa opens applications for beauty accelerator programme | Here’s everything interesting in African technology today. Not subscribed? Click here to get this kind of email every day at 7am (GMT + 1).
The owners of Jobberman and Brighter Monday, One Africa Media, have created a pan-African platform f... |
| 16.08.2017 | Zenith Bank takes provision on 30% of its loan to 9mobile | Here’s everything interesting in African technology today. Not subscribed? Click here to get these stories in your mailbox every day at 7am (GMT + 1). We’re sorry. ?
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| 26.06.2017 | Tizeti raises $2.1m seed funding to give even more Nigerians unlimited internet | Share this article:
Tizeti, the company behind (wifi.com.ng), has just closed seed funding of $2.1 million from international investors including Western Technology Investment, Social Capital, Vy Capital, Picus Capital, Ace & Company, L... |
| 26.06.2017 | Tizeti Closes $2.1M Seed Funding Round | Tizeti, a Menlo Park, CA and Lagos, Nigeria based broadband internet startup, closed a $2.1m seed funding.
Backers included international investors Western Technology Investment, Social Capital, Vy Capital, Picus Capital, Ace & Company,... |
| 26.06.2017 | Nigerian Wifi Startup Tizeti Raises $2.1 Million | Share this:
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| 26.06.2017 | Nigerian startup Tizeti announces $2.1m Y Combinator funding round | Tizeti, a Nigerian startup which develops solar powered WiFi towers with its Wifi.com.ng service, today announced it had secured $2.1-million in funding through US-based Y Combinator from several investors.
“Today’s seed announcement allow... |
| 26.06.2017 | Nigerian startup Tizeti announces $2.1m Y Combinator funding round | Tizeti, a Nigerian startup which develops solar powered WiFi towers with its Wifi.com.ng service, today announced it had secured $2.1-million in funding through US-based Y Combinator from several investors.
“Today’s seed announcement allows... |
| 26.06.2017 | A new wireless tower network grows in Africa as YC alum Tizeti raises $2.1 million | Wireless networking may be getting a high-speed boost across Nigeria as Y Combinator alumnus Tizeti looks to expand in the region.
The company has raised $2.1 million in new financing from a slew of African and American venture firms to con... |
| 26.06.2017 | Term Sheet — Monday, June 26 | DECENCY
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| 23.05.2017 | Term Sheet — Tuesday, May 23 | FALSE START
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| 22.05.2017 | Tizeti Raises Venture Capital Funding from Zeno Ventures | Tizeti Inc., a Menlo Park, CA and Lagos, Nigeria based broadband internet startup, raised a venture capital funding round from Zeno Ventures.
The amount of the deal was not disclosed.
Part of the latest batch of Y Combinator, Tizeti has dev... |
| 17.03.2017 | Tizeti is bringing wireless internet to urban Africa | Internet accessibility in emerging markets is a huge challenge.
Facebook and Alphabet have spent millions on internet-enabled drones, balloons, and other services to solve the last mile problem of connectivity in rural markets in developing... |
| 30.11.2016 | Corps members in Lagos and Abuja Orientation Camps now have free wi-fi thanks to Wifi.ng | Thanks to the guys at Tizeti (Wifi.com.ng’s parent company), corps members in Abuja and Lagos orientation camps are getting free internet access. They’ll be using their state code numbers and email addresses to login into the network, and w... |
| - | 20 STARTUPS SELECTED FOR XL AFRICA ACCELERATOR | The XL Africa accelerator program, run by the World Bank, has offered its participants help in obtaining up to $1.5 million USD in their early stage capital.
The accelerator program will give startups access to curriculum that I specificall... |
| - | Nigeria’s Internet Service Start-up, Tizeti Raises $3 million Fund, Set to Expand to Ghana | In order to expands its internet service beyond Nigeria and established into Ghana market, Nigerian ISP start-up, Tizeti who is the owner of Wifi.com.ng brand has secured $3 million in a new Series A round fund led by 4DX Ventures with part... |
| - | Find Out How Tizeti Plans to reduce Call Cost by 30-50% in Nigeria | According to the Alliance for Affordable Internet (A4AI), affordable data means that the cost of 1GB must not cost more than 2% of monthly income. With a minimum wage of ₦30,000, 1GB should cost no more than ₦600 in Nigeria but the current ... |
