30 results
- 17 Mar 2021
Plentywaka gets Backing from Techstars for Global Expansion
Plentywaka the ‘uber-for-buses’ startup in Nigeria that is focused on providing comfort and convenience to daily commuters using technology, launched in 2019 by Onyeka Akumah, Johnny Ena, John…
- 16 Nov 2020
Farmcrowdy Marks Four Years of Transforming Lives of more than 300,000 Farmers with Technology
Farmcrowdy Nigeria’s first and leading Agritech company founded in 2016 by 5 young Nigerians led by Onyeka Akumah, with the aim of empowering farmers by connecting them to alternative financing and…
- 16 Aug 2024
Treepz Makes History Becomes First Corporate Mobility Startup in Africa to Complete International Cross-Border Rental Trip
Treepz, the leading corporate mobility startup in Africa, has set a remarkable record by becoming the first on the continent to complete a cross-border rental trip between two countries – Nigeria and…
- 19 Jan 2024
Treepz Transports over 1.2 million Passengers in 2023
Treepz, Africa's leading shared mobility platform, stands tall as it releases its resilient 2023 Year in Review Report, showcasing its resilience, growth and transformative impact. Treepz Founders…
- 30 May 2014
Tradestable Shares Expectations on Empowering Nigerians via e-Commerce
Since its initial launch in 2011, Tradestable.com.ng has silently rolled out a variety of amazing features aimed at empowering Nigerians through online marketing, Mr. Onyeka Akumah, country…
- 3 Mar 2021
Crowdyvest Raises New Investment, Exits EMFATO Holdings
Crowdyvest is following up on new investments into the startup to grow as a digital savings company in Nigeria, as EMFATO Holdings (owners of Farmcrowdy and investors in Plentywaka) have announced…
- 19 Dec 2017
Farmcrowdy Closes on Seed Funding of $1m
Farmcrowdy, Nigeria’s first and leading digital agriculture platform which allows Nigerians to venture in and sponsor agriculture, has announced that it had closed on seed funding of $1 million from…
- 20 Nov 2024
Treepz Embarks on Global Expansion Journey with Trade Accelerator Program
Treepz, a leading corporate mobility startup in sub-Saharan Africa renowned for its safe and convenient transport solutions, has been selected by the World Trade Center for the 2024 Trade Accelerator…
- 16 Sept 2024
5th Anniversary: Treepz Unveils Upgraded All-in-one Mobility App for Corporate Firms, Individuals
In commemoration of our fifth-year anniversary, Treepz, Africa’s leading corporate mobility startup has achieved momentum in the African mobility industry, where it is providing cutting-edge…
- 19 Nov 2015
Travelbeta.com Raises $2m Seed Fund 6 Weeks after Launch
Travelbeta.com, Nigeria’s newest online travel agency has raised a $2 million seed fund barely six weeks after its website went live on October 1. Travelbeta & Tours Limited, the controlling…
- 19 Nov 2017
Farmcrowdy Launches Mobile App for Agritech in Nigeria
Farmcrowdy, Nigeria’s first and leading digital agriculture platform has introduced a new category of funding small scale farming in Africa by allowing Nigerians to venture and sponsor agriculture;…
- 24 Aug 2021
Plentywaka, Nigerian mobility startup Raises $1.2m Seed Funding, Acquires Ghana’s Stabus
Plentywaka, a Nigerian mobility startup has raised a $1.2 million seed round, after successfully ending the Techstars Toronto Accelerator Program in July 2021. L-R: CMO Stabus, Nicholas Boampong,…
- 21 Oct 2018
Nigerian Farmers Log on for Cash in Hi-Tech Networks
It looked like the end had arrived for Adewale Fatai’s chicken farm. Money was running out. Built to house 30,000 chickens, the farm was producing fewer than 2,000 chicks. His family had no…
- 20 Jul 2020
Crowdyvest Holdings Renames to EMFATO Holdings
Crowdyvest Holdings an investment company based in Lagos, established to build technology solutions that meet the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development goals in different sectors will begin…
- 22 Nov 2021
Treepz Acquires Ugabus in Expansion Move, Closes its Seed Round @ $2.8M
In a bid to digitize the public transportation system and provide safer, reliable and comfortable commute options across Africa, Toronto-based shared mobility company, Treepz, has announced its…
- 14 Nov 2017
Farmcrowdy Launches Mobile App for Agritech in Nigeria
Farmcrowdy, Nigeria’s first and leading digital agriculture platform has introduced a new category of funding small scale farming in Africa by allowing Nigerians to venture and sponsor agriculture;…
- 20 May 2013
Konga.com Says Nigerians Prefer Mobile to SMS for Online Shopping
Nigeria’s mega mobile store, Konga.com has revealed more Nigerians use its mobile platform for e-commerce than its recently launched SMS platform. According to the platform, users were still getting…
- 9 Oct 2020
FG Sets to Partner with Private Sector to Bolster Agricultural Sector
Efforts to boost growth in the agricultural sector have been ramped up by the federal government of Nigeria, together with the private sector, in a bid to assure food security for the future. …
- 10 Jun 2021
Plentywaka, GUO Transport Partner with 600 Additional Buses to Expand Bus Travel Offerings
Plentywaka, Nigeria's leading transportation technology company, and GUO Transport Services Limited, one of Nigeria’s largest transportation companies, with specialization in the interstate traveling…
- 13 Jul 2021
Plentywaka Partners Autochek to Facilitate Vehicle Inspection & Maintenance
Plentywaka, Nigeria’s largest shared mobility platform which provides safe, comfortable and convenient rides on demand using cutting edge technology has announced yet another groundbreaking move. As…
- 10 Sept 2021
Plentywaka Rebrands as Treepz to Further Pan-African Expansion
Plentywaka, the Toronto-headquartered shared mobility startup which provides hassle-free shared rides on-demand, is making a significant shift in its business today as it announced that it has…
- 11 Nov 2021
Treepz Nigeria Launches App to Ease Interstate Travel Challenges
In an attempt to ease commuters’ interstate traveling challenges within the nation, an indigenous transportation firm, Treepz Nigeria Limited has launched a management software for booking system.…
- 13 Dec 2021
Treepz Partners CMS T&M to Digitise Transportation for 1.2M Customers Annually
Treepz's mission to provide commuters with convenient and affordable means of transportation within cities and across Africa, is further accomplished with its newest partnership with CMS Taxi and…
- 18 Sept 2022
Treepz Launches Business Service, Celebrates its 3rd Anniversary
Treepz, Africa's shared-mobility startup, is set to launch Business Treepz, a new service aimed at providing staff bus solutions and bus rental service in a structured, accessible, and predictable…
- 14 Feb 2023
Treepz Launches Treepz Kenya as it Continues African Expansion Plan
The award-winning African Mobility Startup, Treepz has announced the successful launch of Treepz Kenya following strategic investment deals to raise additional $1.2m over the last 12 months. Treepz…
- 2 May 2023
Treepz Relaunches its Consumer app as Africa's Largest Car-Sharing Marketplace
Treepz, the leading African mobility company, has re-launched its consumer facing app as a new innovation in Africa. It is the first car-sharing marketplace in Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, and Uganda…
- 17 Jul 2023
Treepz Launches Partner Program for Travel Agencies, Event Hosts, Others
Treepz, Africa's car-sharing and rental marketplace, is excited to announce the launch of its Partner Program designed specifically for travel agencies, event hosts, planners, and the broader…
- 19 Jan 2024
Treepz Appoints New Country Manager & Business Development & Sales Coordinator for Nigerian Market
Treepz has made significant management appointments in its Nigeria operations with the announcement of Ajoke Yusuf as its newly appointed Country Manager and Sani Chanchangi as the Business…
- 27 Mar 2024
Treepz Doubles Down on Corporate Mobility in Africa with Launch of a New Website
Treepz, Africa’s leading corporate mobility startup, has expanded its corporate mobility and employee transportation services across the continent with a fresh new look for its website. The…
- 7 Nov 2024
Treepz Drives Innovation, Wins Top Honors at African Union Event
Treepz, Africa’s leading corporate mobility startup, has been awarded the Best Startup Pitch in Africa at the 15th Annual African Union Private Sector High-Level Conference, held in Lusaka, Zambia on…