Kyocera’s investment agenda reflects its broader business objectives, notably within AI and energy-efficient technology.

For Elmawkaa, the acquisition marks a significant success for its founders and early investors, who include entities such as Flat6Labs, TIEC, 500 Global, and Taqadam.

Since its initial launch at the 2015 PGA Golf Merchandise Show in Orlando, Florida, Tagmarshal has grown from a bootstrapped startup in South Africa to an established player in the U.S.

The university was founded in 2002 by Patrick Awuah, a former Microsoft engineer.

As the first blockchain fintech company in South Africa to receive the Crypto Asset Service Provider (CASP) license from South Africa’s Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA), Kotani Pay has also positioned itself as a trusted bridge between fiat and digital currencies.

“Sales teams are burdened by repetitive tasks that detract from their primary goals,” said co-founder Matthias Wickenburg. “Our vision is to enable these teams to perform at their best by leveraging AI to handle the background work.”

The fund aims to enable Moroccan startups to scale domestically and position themselves within global markets

The new entity will work closely with partners across Africa and Asia to further develop digital educational tools, including games, interactive learning sessions, and AI-powered adaptive technologies.

The fund, oversubscribed by around 20%, received strong backing from a diverse array of limited partners

Root Capital, a nonprofit lender with a focus on rural prosperity, has been a steadfast supporter of Oyster Agribusiness.

This partnership marks Tyme’s strategic expansion into Southeast Asia’s financial landscape, building on its established presence in South Africa and the Philippines while offering Finfra valuable international exposure.

“Since winning the competition, we have hit 200,000 registered users in Kenya and are now expanding our solution into Rwanda,” shared Samuel Njuguna, CEO and co-founder of Chumz.io.