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This latest investment is the second investment round that Crafty has received from EdVentures, having received an initial investment from the MENA’ leading Edtech investor back in 2019. The General Manager of the VC company, Maged Harby noted that it has been a successful partnership since then as the startup has taken giant strides. “We are delighted to continue our support for Crafty Workshop. Our initial investment in 2019 marked the beginning of a successful partnership, and since then, Crafty has made remarkable strides in both the Egyptian market and the Gulf region. At EdVentures, we are committed to investing in endeavours that foster innovation in the edtech ecosystem and contribute to the development of human capabilities. Crafty Workshop aligns perfectly with our vision and mission,” the General Manager said. Crafty Workshop’s successful funding round highlights the growing demand for accessible and quality education in the creative industries. The company remains committed to its mission of empowering individuals and organisations to thrive in the creative sector by providing them with the knowledge, skills, and resources they need to succeed.

Egyptian edtech Crafty Workshop raises $400,000 Seed fund to develop specialised products

Crafty Workshop offers a diverse range of creative courses and workshops in art, design, illustration, programming, game development, photography, animation, handicraft…

By: IBK

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and associated technologies promise to improve healthcare delivery in under-resourced environments rapidly. Africa stands to greatly accelerate and improve its health standards with the application of AI.

Skincare, maternal health and other ways Google is revolutionizing healthcare in Africa with AI

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and associated technologies promise to improve healthcare delivery in under-resourced environments rapidly. Africa stands to greatly accelerate and improve its health standards…

By: IBK

Amazon has opened the doors for independent South African sellers to register their businesses on its online marketplace

Amazon plans to launch online shopping in South Africa by 2024

Amazon has opened the doors for independent South African sellers to register their businesses on its online marketplace…

By: IBK

The G20 move marks a notable step towards a global consensus on the need to address the ever-evolving digital currency landscape

G20, African Union adopt IMF strategy for crypto regulation

The G20 move marks a notable step towards a global consensus on the need to address the ever-evolving digital currency landscape…

By: IBK

Sony Group’s investment represents a pivotal moment for the continent’s burgeoning entertainment tech sector

5 ways Sony’s $10 million Africa investment could benefit Nollywood and Nigerian music

Sony Group’s investment represents a pivotal moment for the continent’s burgeoning entertainment tech sector…

By: IBK

Netflix will discontinue its free service in Kenya next month as part of its efforts to boost revenue amid heightened market competition.

Netflix to discontinue its free service in Kenya amid fierce competition

Netflix will discontinue its free service in Kenya next month as part of its efforts to boost revenue amid heightened market competition….

By: IBK

South African fintech Stitch secures $25m to invest in its open banking solutions

Open banking, characterized by traditional banks opening up their data through application programming interfaces (APIs), has been a game-changer in the global payments landscape…

By: IBK

A new report warns that Nigeria’s AI growth could stall without stronger domestic funding, despite global investments and successful AI deployments across key sectors like health, education, and agriculture.

How new trends like AI and NFT are helping the African entertainment industry

During the panel session titled “The Future of Entertainment with NFT and AI” at Technext Coinference 3.0, Paul Okeugo, Malik Afegbua, Venn Oputa, and Ebenezer…

By: IBK

AfDB, Google partner to transform $115B African Digital Economy

The African Development Bank (AfDB) and Google have deepened their partnership to advance Africa’s burgeoning digital economy, as recently announced on the AFDB website. Africa’s…

By: Africa Innovation Watch

In a groundbreaking development, cleantech startup, Okra Solar has successfully raised $12 million in a Series A funding round.

Okra Solar secures $12m in series A funding to drive mesh-grid electrification in Africa

In a groundbreaking development, cleantech startup, Okra Solar has successfully raised $12 million in a Series A funding round….

By: IBK

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