African innovations are on a rise, there are more investments in its tech industries with the venture capital funding to start-ups increasing to $560million in 2017 from $277million in 2015. CNBC Africa had a conversation with Somet Kipchilat, Partner Development Manager at Microsoft 4Afrika Initiatives for more on this.
I had a chance to attend the Africa Tech summit in Kigali
Africa Tech Summit Kigali on February 13th – 15th 2019, will once again provide unrivaled insight, networking and business opportunities for African and international tech leaders and investors who want to business in Africa.
The three day African Tech Summit will feature three tracks – The Future Summit, The Africa Start-up Summit, and The Creative Summit. Each will explore the latest trends, connect 400+ digital leaders, tech corporates, MNO’s, banks, investors, regulators, start-ups, creatives media and leading tech ventures from across Africa over an action-packed three days of insight, networking and entertainment.
I spoke to CNBC about funding for African startups
This was one of my first TV Interviews Please feel free to comment on how i did and if the content was relevant to you.
Somet Kip 