AI-Powered Event Planning Startup Nowadays Raises $2 Million Seed Round
Nowadays, a Y Combinator-backed startup, leverages LLM AI to automate event planning, securing $2 million in funding from top VCs and angels.
Entrepreneurship
Algeria Leads Africa in Lowest Wealth Inequality, New Report Reveals
A recent report by DataPanda highlights Algeria as the African country with the lowest wealth inequality, followed closely by Egypt and Seychelles, amidst rising global wealth disparities.
AltSchool Africa Expands to Europe, Diversifying Revenue Streams and Accelerating Growth
Nigerian edtech startup AltSchool Africa is expanding to Europe, launching operations in Malta and hiring across business, marketing, and content teams to diversify revenue streams and accelerate growth.
Angel Investor Olumide Soyombo Shares Insights on Building Scalable Tech Startups in Africa
Renowned angel investor Olumide Soyombo discusses the key factors for tech startup success in Africa, emphasizing founder-market fit and the importance of mentorship.
Apple Sued Over Employee Monitoring Practices, Raising Concerns About Workplace Privacy
An Apple ad-tech employee sues the company over its monitoring practices, sparking debate on employer-employee boundaries and workplace privacy.
Apple to Invest $1 Billion in Indonesian Manufacturing Plant Amidst Trade Tensions
Apple plans to spend $1 billion on its first manufacturing plant in Indonesia, producing smartphone components and parts, amidst trade tensions and supply chain diversification efforts.
Belgian Startup Ecosystem Gets Boost with €6.5 Million Fund from Syndicate One
Syndicate One, a debut investment firm from Belgium, raises €6.5 million fund to support local founders and startups, marking a significant milestone in the country's startup ecosystem.
Bezos Expresses Optimism About Trump's Second Term, Offers to Help with Regulation
Amazon and Blue Origin founder Jeff Bezos says he's 'very optimistic' about Donald Trump's second term, citing the president's energy around reducing regulation, and offers to help.
Billionaire Entrepreneur Jared Isaacman Nominated to Lead NASA
Incoming President Donald Trump nominates Jared Isaacman, a private astronaut and entrepreneur, to lead NASA through a critical period of commercialization and space exploration.
