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Africa's Tech Ecosystem Digest | Issue #1 | April 9, 2025
Another exciting week in Africa's vibrant tech ecosystem!
Thalo Group
April 09, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 2 minutes
Hi Thaloite! 👋
Welcome to the very first edition of Thalo! We're super excited to finally launch this newsletter after months of planning.
Look, we know how it is... You're scrolling through Twitter at 11 PM and suddenly realize you missed applying to that perfect grant or that event everyone's talking about. Been there, done that!
That's exactly why we created Thalo, to make sure you never miss the good stuff happening in Africa's tech scene. We're starting with a focus on Nigeria, but we'll be expanding our coverage as we grow.
So whether you're building the next big thing, looking for your next gig, or just want to stay in the loop, we've got your back. Let's jump right in!
💰 FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
 | Founders Connect LaunchpadPitch your startup for a chance to win a $2500 cash grant, an additional $7000 investment and unlock exclusive perks.
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 | Hackaholics 6.0 by Wema BankHackaholics is Wema Bank’s open innovation challenge. This year, they’re introducing two exciting tracks; The Hackathon & The Startup Pitch Competition.
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 | Health Equity for Africa ProgramThe Health Equity for Africa Program is an initiative by Boehringer Ingelheim and Villgro Africa designed to support social entrepreneurs (SEs) tackling health disparities across Sub-Saharan Africa.
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📅 UPCOMING EVENTS
 | Nigeria Banking Outlook Connect with banking and fintech leaders on the future of finance. |
 | T2C Africa | Session #1: Nigeria Web3 Landscape The first edition of Text to Code session in Africa, where they’ll be discussing the state of web3 in Nigeria. |
 | Creatives Onchain Startup Exhibition A practical event where developers, founders, creatives and web3 enthusiasts will come together to pitch their startup and exhibit their hackathon build. |
 | CySec-Con Nigeria's premier cybersecurity conference designed for both cybersecurity professionals and individuals from other fields. |
 | Founders Connect Live Lagos This is the 3rd edition of the Founders Connect Live in Lagos. The theme for this year’s edition is “Momentum“. |
💼 JOB BOARD
📊 Financial Controller at BrassExperience: 3+ years in finance | 👩💼 Business Development Lead (FX & Remittance)Experience: 5+ years in BD |
🔧 Operations Manager at PressOne AfricaExperience: 3-5 years in operations | 👨⚕️ Claims Operations Associate (Contract)Experience: 2+ years |
🌞 Solar Sales Representative at SunfiExperience: 1/2 years in sales | 🛠️ Tech Support Lead at CredableExperience: 3+ years in tech support |
🔍 QUICK TAKES
Payhippo Switches Lanes to Energy Financing
Nigerian lending platform Payhippo has pivoted from SME loans to funding solar and renewable energy solutions. Smart move considering Nigeria's power situation, tbh!
Flutterwave's SendApp Now in Ghana
Flutterwave has launched SendApp in Ghana, making it easier for Ghanaians abroad to send money home without the usual wahala.
🛠️ RESOURCE CORNER
📊 Africa's Active Investors Resource
A comprehensive database of active investors across the continent, sorted by stage, sector, and geography.
🗺️ Africa’s biggest startups based on valuation
Techcrunch ranks Africa’s top startups based on updated valuations
🤝 JOIN OUR COMMUNITY
Did you spot an opportunity? Share it with us! Whether it's a grant, event, or job opening, hit reply or use our submission form.
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That's a wrap for our first issue! We're just getting started, and we've got tons of exciting stuff planned. See you next week!
Cheers,
The Thalo Team