Olive Ekeanyanwu

Communications Associate

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August 14, 2025

Portfolio Spotlight: Inside PaidHR’s Seed Raise – An Exclusive Look

PaidHR secured a $1.8M seed round to advance its mission of simplifying payroll and people management for African businesses. In this exclusive Portfolio Spotlight, co-founder Seye Bandele takes us inside the raise — sharing how the team navigated a tough fundraising market, the shifts they’ve seen in investor conversations since 2023, and why staying visible and building trust with investors matters more than ever. He also offers practical, tactical advice for founders raising in today’s climate, making this a must-read for anyone building in Africa’s startup ecosystem.

Resilience17 invests in Mercurie to Simplify Software Access for African Businesses

We are proud to announce our investment in Mercurie, a startup simplifying how African businesses pay for and manage Cloud, SaaS, and Ad tools. In this blog, Mercurie's founder shares the story behind the company, the real problem they’re solving, and how this funding will power their mission to ensure no African business is left behind in the software revolution.

Resilience17 Invests in Mira to Transform Retail and Hospitality in Africa

We are excited to announce our investment in Mira, a business management platform revolutionizing how retail and hospitality businesses operate.