Tag: startups

For many first-time founders in Nigeria, making the first ₦1 million in revenue feels like a major breakthrough. And it is. But the data shows that reaching that mark is far from certain, especially in a business environment where survival is often harder than growth. Nigeria’s startup base is large...

Startup founders are being pushed to move faster than ever, using AI while facing tighter funding, rising infrastructure costs, and more pressure to show real traction early. Cloud credits, access to GPUs, and foundation models have made it easier to get started, but those early infrastructure choices can have unforeseen consequences once startups move beyond

This week’s funding roundup covers five raises spanning defence technology, AI advertising, coding agents, women in business grants and legal tech. Here is what closed and who led each round. Advanced Navigation raises $158 million Series C Sydney-based autonomy company Advanced Navigation has closed a $158 million Series C, one of Australia’s largest deep tech

Startup founders often face decisions when seeking media coverage. Traditional public relations firms typically charge monthly retainers with variable outcomes. Meanwhile, some newer agencies offer publication-based pricing models. Baden Bower, which reports serving clients globally, represents an approach focused on results-based models. The difference between these approaches reflects broader changes across professional services...

Harnessing ocean currents to boost fuel efficiency of vessels, or tracking whales using sensor data and AI—startups at Paris trade fair Vivatech have been showing off the latest innovations aimed at protecting the environment...

By selecting a photo, entering commands, and adding camera movement descriptions, users can instantly generate a 6-second, cinematic-quality video. Recently, a tech startup in Shanghai, China showcased this application, which is helped by AI. #China #AI...

First published 02 Feb, 2025 The world of startups has always been high-stakes. Economic turbulence like currency devaluation in Nigeria and Kenya’s tax hikes to meet its debt obligations, add an extra layer of pressure for African startups. Amid these challenges, resilience has become their defining trait. While large corporations with deep pockets and established

When you really probe venture capitalists about investing in AI startups, they’ll tell you that businesses are experimenting wildly but are very slow to add AI solutions into their ongoing business processes.  But there are some exceptions. And one of them appears to be an area known as AI sales development representatives, or AI SDRs.