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📱Maliyo Games partners with Disney Games to release African-inspired mobile game based on animated series ‘Iwájú’
💰 Simera Sense raises €13.5M to scale-up operations and expand production in Europe
💰 Egyptian Adtech Platform, dKilo, Secures $3.2M Seed Funding: Set to Revolutionize Advertising Industry
🏦 Unlimit expands fintech services in Africa and partners with Union Pay International in its Banking-as-a-Service Platform

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Maliyo Games partners with Disney Games to release African-inspired mobile game based on animated series ‘Iwájú’

Maliyo Games, a notable game development studio based in Lagos, Nigeria, has entered into a partnership with Disney Games for the launch of a mobile game. This new game is based on the animated series, Iwájú, which is currently available on Disney+.

Maliyo Games, recognized for crafting mobile games deeply infused with African inspirations, boasts a portfolio of over 40 games. The newly launched game, titled ‘Iwájú: Rising Chef,’ celebrates Nigeria’s robust culinary heritage, allowing players to virtually serve national favorites like Jollof Rice, a widely enjoyed festive rice dish across West Africa...…continue reading

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💰 FUNDING

Simera Sense raises €13.5M to scale-up operations and expand production in Europe

Simera Sense, founded in South Africa and specializing in providing comprehensive optical solutions for small satellite earth observation, has secured €13.5 million in its initial growth investment round. The company divulged that the joint investment came from NewSpace Capital and Knife Capital, aimed at aiding it in scaling up its operations in light of the rising client demand.

This investment is expected to facilitate Simera Sense’s expansion plans, especially in amplifying its existing production capacity, with intentions to establish new production sites within Europe. Concurrently, it plans to expand its product development teams and enhance customer service capabilities in Europe.…… read more

Egyptian Adtech Platform, dKilo, Secures $3.2M Seed Funding: Set to Revolutionize Advertising Industry

Founded in 2020 by Mohamed Mousa and Sherif Abdelaty, dKilo, an innovative adtech platform based in Egypt, has recently secured an impressive seed funding of $3.2 million. This robust financial backing comes from Upturn Ventures and Revival Labs.

This significant investment will fuel dKilo’s attempt to pioneer a fresh approach for brands to engage with their customers. The platform aims to do this by leveraging its online base to create exclusive consumer connections…..read more

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