Shega | Innovation,Tech & Startups

2023-01-18 17:31:41 Japanese VC, Kazana to Invest $100 million in Ethiopian Startups

The Tokyo-based venture capital firm Inclusion Japan (ICJ) in partnership with the early-stage startup investor Kazana Fund, is set to fund startups in Ethiopia allocating $100 million.

https://shega.co/post/japanese-vc-kazana-to-invest-100-million-in-ethiopian-startups/

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2023-01-18 11:54:43 Call for Startups

NINJA Ethiopia Start-up Ecosystem Survey

We kindly request your participation in a questionnaire for startups in Ethiopia.

As a startup founder or member of a startup, your valuable feedback will greatly assist in the future operations of the JICA (Japanese International Cooperation Agency)’s NINJA Program, the Ministry of Innovation and Technologies (MinT), and will be used to attract Japanese Investors to Ethiopia.

We would greatly appreciate your contribution. Please follow the link below to access the survey: https://form.typeform.com/to/dkMIg7Wp

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2023-01-17 18:17:12 Building Trust in Ethiopia's E-commerce: The Impact of Verified Sellers

E-commerce in Ethiopia is growing, but trust and accountability remain a challenge. Dagmawi, a digital marketing manager, writes about how verified sellers can pave the way for a reliable e-commerce experience and help Ethiopians shop online with confidence.

https://shega.co/post/building-trust-in-ethiopias-e-commerce-the-impact-of-verified-sellers/

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2023-01-16 18:07:56 Issue 67: Funding Frenzy, Premium Gig Services & Dube Ale

Welcome to the latest edition of our newsletter! This week, we bring you updates on new initiatives to support businesses and entrepreneurs in Ethiopia.

We also have stories on funding and new products from companies such as GoodayOn and Dashen Bank. Additionally, we provide a guide for business owners on choosing the right marketplace for selling their products online in Ethiopia.

https://shega.co/post/issue-67-funding-frenzy-premium-gig-services-dube-ale/

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2023-01-14 10:40:46 A2SV Receives Funding from Google

Africa to Silicon Valley (A2SV), an Addis Ababa-based Foundation that nurtures tech talent has announced that it has received funding from Google.

https://shega.co/post/a2sv-receives-funding-from-google/

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2023-01-13 18:54:08 Ethio Telecom Reports Exceptional Surge in Internet Users

Yesterday, Ethio Telecom released its half-year report, which showed that the company has increased its data and internet users by 5.2 million users in just six months.

https://shega.co/post/ethio-telecom-reports-exceptional-surge-in-internet-users/

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2023-01-13 16:15:13 GoodayOn Goes Premium

GoodayOn, one of Ethiopia’s leading gig connection platforms, has announced the launch of its premium subscription service.

https://shega.co/post/goodayon-goes-premium/

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2023-01-13 10:32:55 Call for Startups

NINJA Ethiopia Start-up Ecosystem Survey

We kindly request your participation in a questionnaire for startups in Ethiopia.

As a startup founder or member of a startup, your valuable feedback will greatly assist in the future operations of the JICA (Japanese International Cooperation Agency)’s NINJA Program, the Ministry of Innovation and Technologies (MinT), and will be used to attract Japanese Investors to Ethiopia.

We would greatly appreciate your contribution. Please follow the link below to access the survey: https://form.typeform.com/to/dkMIg7Wp

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2023-01-12 12:14:10 Gebeya Raises Pre-series A Funding from Tokyo-based VC Firm

Gebeya Inc., the SaaS-enabled, Pan-African marketplace, today announced a new investment from a Tokyo-based VC firm, Inclusion Japan (ICJ).

https://shega.co/post/gebeya-raises-pre-series-a-funding-from-tokyo-based-vc-firm/

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2023-01-12 08:11:20 Shega is looking to hire an HR & Admin officer, Digital Marketing Manager and Junior Reporter.

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