Startup Success Stories
This African startup created a popular mobile payment app called "M-Pesa," which allows people to send and receive money using their phones. Can you guess which country this startup is from?
What is Kenya?
What is the term for the early stage of funding typically provided by angel investors or friends and family to help startups get off the ground?
What is seed funding?
This tech hub in Kenya is known as the "iHub." Can you tell me what letter "i" stands for?
What is "innovation"?
Which city in the United States is known as the hub for technology startups and is home to companies like Google, Facebook, and Apple?
What is Silicon Valley?
What is the term for using mobile phones and other wireless technology to access information and services, especially in areas where traditional infrastructure is limited
What is Mobile Money?
This African startup developed a solar-powered lamp called "Mama Light," which helps children in remote areas study and do homework at night. Can you guess which country this startup is from?
What is Uganda?
This type of funding involves multiple investors pooling their resources together to invest in a startup. It often occurs in later stages of a startup's growth.
What is venture capital funding?
This tech hub in Egypt is called "Flat6Labs." Can you guess why it's called "Flat6"?
What is because the name is inspired by a flat tire (a tire without air) and the number 6 refers to six startup ideas that are selected and nurtured at a time?
Which European city is renowned for its startup ecosystem and is often referred to as the "Silicon Roundabout"?
What is London?
Which African country is known for its advancements in mobile money and digital payments, allowing people to send and receive money using their mobile phones?
What is Kenya
This popular Egyptian startup revolutionized transportation by offering a mobile app for booking affordable bus rides, aiming to ease commuting in congested cities like Cairo. Can you name this innovative startup?
What is SWVL?
This crowdfunding platform allows individuals to invest in startups in exchange for equity or shares in the company.
What is equity crowdfunding?
This tech hub in Senegal is called "Jokkolabs." Do you know what "jokko" means in the local Wolof language?
What is "community"?
Which Holy city is famous for its thriving startup ecosystem and is often called the "Startup Nation"?
What is Tel Aviv, Israel?
What is the popular ride-hailing service that originated in Egypt and is widely used in many North African countries?
What is Careem?
This African startup developed an e-commerce platform called "Jumia," often referred to as the "Amazon of Africa." Can you guess which country this startup is from?
What is Nigeria?
In startup funding, this term refers to a valuation placed on the company during a funding round, which determines the percentage of ownership investors receive.
What is pre-money valuation?
Which city in South Africa is home to a tech hub called "The Innovation Hub," where entrepreneurs and startups come together to collaborate and grow their businesses?
What is Pretoria?
Which South American city has a rapidly growing startup scene and is known as the "Silicon Valley of Latin America"?
What is São Paulo, Brazil?
Which North African country is known for its advancements in renewable energy, such as harnessing solar power for electricity generation?
What is Morocco?
In a recent deal, which Tunisia-founded AI startup was acquired for a whopping $684 million?
What is InstaDeep?
This government-backed program provides early-stage startups with funding, mentorship, and support to help them develop their business ideas.
What is a startup accelerator?
What is the name of the famous tech hub located in Lagos, Nigeria, known for supporting startups and innovation?
What is "CCHub" (Co-Creation Hub)
Which African countries are emerging as a prominent hub for startups and innovation, with cities like Lagos, Capetown, Cairo and Nairobi at the forefront?
What is Nigeria, South Africa, Egypt and Kenya
Which popular messaging app was founded in Algeria and is widely used for communication in North African countries?
What is DZ-Telegram?