By Adenike Adebowale
NIgeria’s fin-tech startups attracted 78 per cent of $263.9 million raised by venture capitalists in Africa in March, analysis shows.
Checks revealed that at-least 45 organizations received funding either through grants, pre-seed, seed or series raise on the continent.
Of which Nigerian founded fin-tech startup Flutterwave singlehandedly raised the highest funding and it was for the sum of $170 million. Flutterwave’s funding is also the highest among all the funds raised by tech companies across the continent.
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The other startups that raised funds in Nigeria include Bankly, Havenhill, Kuda Bank, Kwik Delivery, Termii and Afriex.
Bankly is a female-led fintech startup and it raised $2 million which was announced on March 24. The round which was led by Flutterwave and Vault is expected to help the startup scale to other states in Nigeria.
Residents of a Northeast Austin senior living community who had lost power, water and access to food were helped Sunday by “an army of angels” after a resident posted on social media.
Lisa, who has lived at the St. George’s Court apartment complex for 12 years, said some residents had tried to warm themselves by tea lights during the power outage.
“It was pretty scary, Lisa said. She worried about the residents who needed oxygen treatment and other medical equipment that required electricity to help them breathe.
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Residents of the St. George s Court Apartments, a community for senior and disabled residents in North Austin, lost power and water during last week s extreme weather.
Kerry Washington: Texas needs our help. There are organizations on the ground that need our assistance in helping Texans stay warm and safe. Donate, call, share, volunteer, pray. Whatever you can do to help!
Kendrick Sampson: I have heard stories of people found dead. People burning trying to warm themselves. Hospitals/Medical Centers without water or heat. The implications of this are unimaginable. And the culpability of these companies and legislators is EVIL. Once again WE KEEP US SAFE. I m worried about my people and my home state and home town. Please do what you can and share!
Bethenny Frankel: Given the current humanitarian crisis in Texas, #BStrong is loading trucks of aid to distribute to those ravaged by power outages, sub zero temperatures, lack of and contaminated water, death, and homelessness. Thank you to our new transport partner, @thencsgroup, for making this effort possible.
Beto O Rourke says he s thinking about running for Texas governor
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GRAND PRAIRIE, TX - OCTOBER 17: Democratic presidential candidate, former Rep. Beto O Rourke (D-TX) speaks during a campaign rally on October 17, 2019 in Grand Prairie, Texas. O Rourkes Rally Against Fear was held to counter President Trump s campaign rally today in Texas. (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images)Ron Jenkins, Stringer / Getty Images
Democrat Beto O’Rourke has left no doubt that he’s weighing a run for governor next year.
“You know what, it’s something I’m going to think about,” O’Rourke said in an exclusive interview on an El Paso radio station earlier this week.