Issue 6 : Ethiopian 'Tej' Inspired Wine Brand Wins Shark Tank

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StartupBlink is hosting a special edition pitching event, showcasing some of the fastest growing and exciting startups in Ethiopia. Attendees will have the opportunity to listen to inspiring entrepreneurs,  give feedback on the featured startups, and discover more about the ecosystem!The event will run on Tuesday, November 17, at 5 pm (London).  Register hereStartupBlink is the world’s most comprehensive startup ecosystem map and research center

Ethiopian 'Tej' Inspired Wine Brand Wins Shark Tank with $750,000 Deal and 4 SharksBee D'Vine, a high-end honey wine inspired by Ethiopian Traditional drink "Tej", became the winner of last week's Shark Tank. Ayele Solomon,  the founder, and winemaker, got a deal from the four sharks- $750,000 for 40% stake. Read more here and here. 

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Pragma Technologies Partners With Simulants To Provide ICT and Industrial Training in Ethiopia

Pragma Technologies, an extended wing under Pragma Advisory, which is a technology service management platform that promotes regional and international partnerships, announced an alliance with Simulants (Pty) Ltd, a South African technology-based training and development company.

Pragma will officially represent Simulants in Ethiopia where a sizable gap has been identified in the area of human capital development focused primarily on technology and related fields of profession. Read More

Ethiopia Technology and Startup Ecosystem Last week,  we have published our latest visual. It covers the budding Technology and Support Ecosystem in Ethiopia. Investors, hubs, co-working spaces, and various competitions and events are included. 

Qene Games Signed A Global Publishing Deal  With Carry1st

Qene Games, a startup that previously developed KuKulu, a 3D runner game, signed a partnership with Carry1st to publish Gebeta, a studio’s modern take on the traditional game of mancala. 

Gebeta is a free-to-play mobile board game built on the core principles of mancala games that primarily played through Africa and South Asia. As the partnership enhances Qene Game a global publishing deal, Carry1st will be responsible for funding and managing user acquisition, distribution, live operations, and community for the game. Read More

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