Ethiopian Startup Awards Showcase Innovation, Faircado Raises €3 Million for AI-powered Shopping

The inaugural Ethiopian Startup Awards highlight the country's thriving startup ecosystem. Berlin-based startup Faircado secures €3 million in funding for its AI-powered second-hand shopping platform. Safaricom unveils nine startups for the Spark Accelerator Program, and Swedish startup Eneryield receives funding for its AI-based grid maintenance solution.

Sources:
https://disruptafrica.com/2024/05/29/inaugural-ethiopian-startup-awards-to-take-place-next-week/
https://www.eu-startups.com/2024/05/berlin-based-faircado-closes-e3-million-to-accelerate-ai-powered-second-hand-shopping/
https://cioafrica.co/safaricom-unveils-nine-startups-chosen-for-the-spark-accelerator-program/
https://www.smart-energy.com/industry-sectors/energy-grid-management/swedish-startups-grid-solution-tech-secures-abb-led-funding-round/

Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:42) Inaugural Ethiopian Startup Awards to take place next week
(00:03:33) Berlin-based Faircado closes €3 million to accelerate AI-powered second-hand shopping
(00:06:15) Safaricom Unveils 9 Startups For The Spark Accelerator Program
(00:09:21) Swedish startup's grid maintenance solution secures ABB funding