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CEO East Africa Analysis: Uganda’s Most Funded Startups from 2019 to 2024.

Jonathan N. LubwamaLists & Rankings The Big StoryAugust 1, 2024August 12, 2024

The startup ecosystem in Uganda has experienced remarkable growth over the past five years, with an increasing number of entrepreneurs launching innovative ventures across various sectors. As these startups seek…

The Ten Biggest Funding Rounds Raised by Ugandan Startups from 2019 to 2024.

Jonathan N. LubwamaBusiness & Markets Entrepreneurship The Big StoryJuly 11, 2024July 11, 2024

Ugandan startups have increasingly become attractive to VC firms across Africa. Outside the big four of Kenya, South Africa, Nigeria and Egypt, Uganda regularly hovers next to them competing with…

Wave Mobile Money Named in Y Combinator’s Inaugural 2023 Top Companies by Revenue List.

Jonathan N. LubwamaBusiness & Markets Technology & InnovationJuly 3, 2023July 3, 2023

Mobile Money challenger startup, Wave, has been listed by the famed Silicon Valley accelerator program, Y Combinator in its inaugural Top Companies List by Revenue. The list was shedding light…

Visa Launches Africa Fintech Accelerator Program to Drive Innovation and Inclusion.

Jonathan N. LubwamaBusiness & Markets Entrepreneurship News & AnalysisJune 15, 2023June 15, 2023

Visa, a global leader in digital payments, has unveiled the Visa Africa Fintech Accelerator program, a new initiative aimed at supporting and empowering Africa’s burgeoning fintech start-up community. The program…