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🌍✨ Africa’s Healthcare Sector is on Fire in 2024! 🔥💊 From cutting-edge tech to expanded care access, transformative deals are reshaping healthcare across the continent. Here are some highlights: 👓 AfricInvest & Proparco are sharpening vision with financing for Lapaire Glasses, making quality eyewear accessible in West & East Africa. 🩺 Alta Semper Capital acquires South Africa’s Allmed Group, revolutionizing kidney care with advanced blood purification solutions. 📱 AAIC Investment backs health tech platform BIMA, bringing affordable health insurance to underserved communities. 🎗️ RMB Ventures & Bopa Moruo invest in Icon Oncology, pioneering cancer treatment in South Africa with a value-based approach. 🚚 Ezdehar Management fuels Yodawy in Egypt with $10M, transforming chronic medication delivery through tech. These deals showcase the power of collaboration, innovation, and investment in driving meaningful impact. 💡 Here’s to a healthier, brighter Africa! #HealthcareInnovation #AfricaRising #HealthTech #PrivateEquity #ImpactInvestment Read more; https://lnkd.in/eCRBR3pj

South Africa's Inflation Rate is at it's lowest level since the year 2020, economists credit the decline in fuel prices by 19.1% this year and the food inflation drop to 3.6%. Low inflation, a cut in the interest rates and South Africa may be an African Economy moving in the right direction for all business owners. Thoughts? #southafrica #inflation #growth #interestrate

African currencies are taking a wild ride, with devaluations shaking up economies from Ethiopia to Ghana and Nigeria! Ethiopia’s birr dropped over 100% in weeks, sparking inflation and soaring living costs. Ghana’s cedi and Nigeria’s naira have had their share of drama too, putting pressure on households and businesses alike. So, what’s next? Diversify exports, boost local production, and strengthen monetary policies to steady the ship. Regional trade (hello, #AfCFTA 🌍), green energy investments, and cracking down on black-market forex trading can help turn things around. Let’s also protect the vulnerable with subsidies, wage hikes, and smarter safety nets. Africa’s challenges are real, but so are the opportunities to innovate and grow. Together, we can turn this crisis into a win for the continent! 🌟 Read the article; https://lnkd.in/e3qCfHe3 #CurrencyCrisis #AfricaRising #Innovation #EconomicGrowth #SustainableDevelopment #TradeForChange #GreenEconomy

🚀 𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝐔𝐩 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬! 🚀 We’re thrilled to bring two incredible FREE online  events from our valued ecosystem partners to our community - Andy Willner, P.E. from CAEDENCE Consulting LLC and Jason Kraus and Steve Vilkas from Boston New Technology (BNT). Both are happening next week. Each event is packed with strategies, networking, and inspiration for founders, tech pros, and lifelong learners! Check them out  and don’t miss the chance to secure your spot! 🎟️ 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫: 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐥𝐮𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐭 𝐀𝐥𝐥 𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐬 📅 𝘛𝘶𝘦𝘴𝘥𝘢𝘺, 𝘕𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳 12, 2024 | 5 𝘗𝘔 𝘌𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘯 | 𝘖𝘯𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘦 | 𝘍𝘳𝘦𝘦 Master the “secret weapon” of successful leaders and unlock your potential through effective communication. This free, virtual talk (sponsored by the Providence section of IEEE (but suitable for all types of engineers) and presented by Andy Willner, P.E., Managing Director of CAEDENCE) will leave you with practical strategies, tactics, and tips you can apply immediately whether you’re an intern, a founder, a CTO, or any role in between. Attendees will receive the free handout, "The Golden Rules of Influencing". 👉 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫 https://lnkd.in/dMA2bmYe 𝐀𝐛𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭: 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 📅 𝘞𝘦𝘥𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘥𝘢𝘺, 𝘕𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳 13, 2024 | 10 𝘈𝘔 - 12 𝘗𝘔 𝘌𝘚𝘛 | 𝘖𝘯𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘦 | 𝘍𝘳𝘦𝘦 Be part of the Abundance Summit, a global virtual event hosted by Boston New Technology and Arielle For Africa, showcasing the incredible impact of innovation and resilience. Ten trailblazing companies, five from Boston and five from Africa, will share their visions for a sustainable future.This summit is a rare opportunity to witness how these founders are pushing the boundaries of technology and entrepreneurship to create sustainable, positive change. 👉 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐛𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭 https://lnkd.in/dxnWbu2x Stay tuned for more events that could transform your journey! #TheStartupStation #StartupEvenets #Founders #Fundraising #Entrepreneurs

We’re excited for the upcoming Abundance Showcase this Wednesday at 6 PM EAT! Co-hosted by Arielle for Africa LTD, Boston New Technology (BNT), and Prepare 4 VC, this event brings together 10 inspiring founders from Africa and America who will pitch their innovative solutions to an incredible panel of experts, investors, and ecosystem enablers. Our esteemed panel includes Miglena Georgieva, Tawanda Mahachi, Irina Sychov and Jason Kraus. Plus, HubSpot For Startups will be graciously supporting our entrepreneurs with valuable tools to drive growth. Join us for an evening of ideas, connections, and opportunities. Let’s celebrate and support these entrepreneurs as they share their visions for the future! Register for the FREE showcase: https://lnkd.in/e4EafmaG A special thanks to our CEO Edith Wangare Njage, MSc supported by Nandi Mkhwanazi and the Boston all star team led by Steve Vilkas and Shweta Agrawal #abundanceshowcase #arielleforafrica #entrepreneur #pitching #impact #growth #startups #boston #africa #technology

No but seriously....I'm having way too much fun with this event, and I am so excited that it's less than a week away. I can't wait. Shweta Agrawal: Are you taking a break or are you creating another event graphic with little figures of the m.....nevermind. Me: Can't stop won't stop! Our mentors, yes, they're magical -- and you know it! Jason Kraus, JaaS (Jason As A Service) Erika Haskins doing all the things for all the founders and forging ecosystems fantastically Parna Sarkar-Basu -- taking the biggest toughest-to-unravel tech visions and making them comprehensible and memorable... Irina Sychov -- helping all founders unlock their vast potential and tap into their inner voices... and beyond these mentors, our networks have stepped up to help the founders as well -- looking at you Rafael Obando, Trevor Skene, and more! I've said it before and I'll say it again -- thank you so much to Edith Wangare Njage, MSc, Nandi Mkhwanazi, all the entrepreneurs we interviewed and the ones we chose, all the partners we've brought into the fold (with some additional partners being announced next week), thank you to Shivika Mishra and Goldcast for standing by in case I break anything on the platform (trying hard not to, so many buttons). This is one of the best events I've ever been a part of. Join us next Wednesday and see why! #TheAbundanceSummit #BostonNewTech #Prepare4Event #TheStartupOasisJournal

The Abundance Summit organizing team are honored to spotlight Irina Sychov as our third and final expert during the startup showcase. Many of you will be familiar with Irina by now -- but here's a refresher: A trailblazer in entrepreneurship and mentorship, Irina is the Founder of ANIMA Women’s Business Community and a five-time startup founder whose mission has always been to unleash the power of global voices in entrepreneurship. This mission has naturally united her and ANIMA with Boston New Technology and The Startup Oasis, where empowering founders to connect, innovate, and grow takes center stage. From raising over $3 million in public offerings with Dialogue Key and Blue Water Petroleum to mentoring early-stage startups through pivotal growth stages, Irina exemplifies what it means to lead with purpose and inspire action. As mentioned earlier, Irina’s impact on Boston’s entrepreneurial landscape is profound. From her time spent at TechCrunch Early Stage to becoming a judge for the prestigious Startup World Cup Boston Regional Final and a beloved mentor for Techstars Startup Weekend—where she will return next April—her guidance has transformed countless founders’ journeys. Through her involvement with BNT’s Precision Pitch Practice, and countless other platforms, Irina has consistently championed founders, helping them refine their visions and elevate their potential. Her deep commitment to empowering global voices in entrepreneurship makes her an essential addition to The Abundance Summit, where her expertise will guide and inspire founders from Boston and across Africa, showcasing the unifying power of innovation. #AbundanceSummit #EmpoweringEntrepreneurs #GlobalVoicesInInnovation #StartupOasisJournal

🌍 Big Win for African Infrastructure! Africell's $300M Bond Breaks New Ground! 🚀 Africell’s $300 million debut bond issuance—backed by the Emerging Africa and Asia Infrastructure Fund (EAAIF)—marks a major step forward in financing Africa's digital future. With orders exceeding $550 million, this deal shows that Africa is officially on the investment radar. From digital connectivity to economic empowerment, Africell’s bond isn’t just raising funds; it’s bridging gaps and setting the stage for real progress across Angola, DRC, The Gambia, and Sierra Leone. 💡 What’s next? Think Diaspora Bonds, Green Sukuk, and even Blockchain Revenue Sharing—innovative financing models that could accelerate Africa’s growth story. With the right partners and ideas, Africa’s infrastructure has never looked more promising! Are you ready to explore new investment frontiers? 🌱 Read our latest; https://lnkd.in/euEHdv9t #africa #infrastructure #capital #bonds #corporatebonds #greensukuk #investmentfrontier #investment

🌍 Last Friday, we wrapped up our Q4 Growth Webinar Series in style! 🌍 This final episode was one for the books! We brought together a powerhouse panel of businesswomen who are taking Africa by storm. From navigating new markets to leading expansion across borders, these inspiring leaders shared firsthand stories of resilience, strategy, and success. 💼✨ Our speakers covered it all—registration, taxes, cultural nuances, and how to thrive in a post-COVID world. Their insights were a masterclass in scaling across Africa, and their journeys showed us what’s possible with vision, grit, and community support. A huge thank you to our speakers; Claire Alexander the Director of Africa Scotland Business Network Clémence Bruguier founder of Humans to Humans Edith Wangare Njage, MSc our CEO at Arielle for Africa LTD and Arielle Advisory Finally a special thanks to Nandi Mkhwanazi for organizing this series and moderating all our webinars this quarter. If you missed this dynamic conversation, don’t worry—the full session is now live on LinkedIn! Catch it here; https://lnkd.in/eS9V3AQ3 and soak up the wisdom from these trailblazing women! Thank you to our inspiring speakers and the amazing community that made this series such a success! Keep an eye out for more webinars in the coming year—we’re just getting started🚀 #WomenInBusiness #AfricaRising #GrowthMindset #BusinessExpansion #AfricaEntrepreneurs #PostCovidBusiness #TrailblazingWomen #Q4WebinarSeries #Leadership #EmpoweringAfrica

Denisa Kim, MSc needs no introduction. She's one of my biggest inspirations in venture, and she anchors the Boston startup community and other regions who discover her gritty and impact-driven way of doing things and quickly discover why she's special. It seems like only yesterday that Jason Kraus and I were introduced to her, and since then she's made such appreciable progress that she never hesitates to turn into something actionable for others. She's an action-orientated person, and immune in a lot of ways to the mirages we sometimes come across traversing the wilds of the startup world. Her great work on Anteros Bio, brings her deep scientific expertise and a unique approach to health innovation, particularly in the realm of reproductive and sexual health. Anteros Bio focuses on an under-researched area: the reproductive microbiome, aiming to empower individuals and couples to proactively manage their sexual health through microbiome exploration. By developing the first at-home test for microbiome health tailored to both men and women, Anteros Bio addresses a critical gap, especially considering the rise in antibiotic resistance and chronic reproductive infections. Denisa’s work is redefining sexual health by fostering informed decision-making and shared responsibility between partners, challenging the traditional burden placed predominantly on women in healthcare (sources: anterosbio.com, happeningnext.com). Denisa’s presence at the Abundance Summit as part of our Boston Delegation is an exceptional opportunity for cross-border knowledge exchange. As a well-respected Boston founder, her participation brings valuable insights into how biotech can address global health issues. Her reputation for driving science-backed, impactful solutions aligns with the summit’s mission of fostering innovation and collaboration. Attendees and fellow founders alike will gain from her journey, her technical rigor, and her forward-thinking vision for Anteros Bio and health equity. Come learn more about Denisa on November 13th, link in the comments below. #startups #earlystage #ARFABNT_Abundance #entrepreneurship #BostonNewTech