South African entrepreneur Wendy Appelbaum shakes up business and philanthropy in South Africa
Wendy Appelbaum, a prominent South African entrepreneur and philanthropist, is recognized as one of the wealthiest and most influential women in Africa.…
African entrepreneurs
Meet Gregory Rockson: Ghanaian entrepreneur set to expand his startup in Nigeria with $43-million investment
Rockson is dedicated to transforming healthcare for patients across Africa.
Meet Egyptian software developer who raised $31 million in funding for his startup
Ahmed Wadi joined forces with another Egyptian software developer, Adham Badr, to co-found Money Fellows in 2016.
Nigerian businessman Tony Elumelu invites African entrepreneurs to apply for $5,000 in seed capital
He emphasized the importance of not only personal success but also giving back to the community.
Meet Islam Shawky, Egyptian fintech founder who secured $50 million for his startup in May
Paymob has facilitated more than 120 million transactions worth more than $324.6 million under Shawky’s leadership.
Nigerian mogul Tony Elumelu signs $20-million deal to support African entrepreneurs
Elumelu has played a key role in assisting young entrepreneurs.
Tony Elumelu Foundation partners with Stanford University to produce research on the mindset of African entrepreneurs
The research revealed that pertinent cultural factors influence women’s entrepreneurial journeys in the region.