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Born to Disrupt – Resilience, Risk and Redefining Growth in Africa with Ciku Mugambi
In this episode of Born to Disrupt, hosts Simon Hardie and Grant Niven are joined by Ciku Mugambi, a seasoned investor and operator, to explore the complex realities of building and investing in startups across Africa. Drawing from her diverse experience in audit, consulting, private equity, and startup leadership, Ciku offers a grounded and candid perspective on what it takes to build sustainable, impactful businesses in volatile environments.
1337 Ventures Backs Arus Oil, Pushing Sustainability with Over 2M Kgs Recycled
Malaysian startup Arus Oil, backed by 1337 Ventures, is transforming waste into renewable energy. With over 2 million kilograms of used cooking oil recycled, its innovative approach is reshaping Malaysia’s sustainability landscape.
Arāya Ventures Secures £18.2M for Super Angel Fund with £5M Backing from British Business Investments
Arāya Ventures secures £18.2M for its Super Angel Fund, including a £5M commitment from British Business Investments. The fund will invest in up to 60 UK startups, focusing on Health, FinTech, Commerce, and Future of Work over the next four years.
SpotDraft Secures $54M Series B to Revolutionize AI-Powered Contract Management
SpotDraft raises $54M in Series B funding, led by Vertex Growth and Trident Partners, to enhance its AI-powered contract management platform. The investment will drive global expansion and AI innovation, streamlining legal workflows for businesses like Crunchbase.
Taranis Capital Secures DFSA Licence, Appoints Dr Bijna Kotak Dasani MBE as CIO
Taranis Capital, a fintech-focused investment firm, secures a DFSA licence, enhancing its regulatory standing in DIFC. The firm also appoints Dr Bijna Kotak Dasani MBE, FRSA as CIO, strengthening its leadership for strategic growth and innovation.
SC Ventures and Yabx, invest $10 Million to setup Furaha and expand access to purpose-driven financing in Africa
SC Ventures, Standard Chartered’s innovation, fintech investment and ventures arm, and Yabx Technologies (Netherlands) B.V., a company of Tech Mahindra (NSE: TECHM) group, a leading global provider of technology consulting and digital solutions to enterprises across industries, have signed a set of shareholder and technology collaboration agreements to formalise their joint investment in Furaha.