Y Combinator's impact in Africa

<p>Y Combinator&rsquo;s impact on African startups was the main topic of today's podcast. If you were not aware, Y Combinator is the Ivy League of accelerators and has backed some of the most successful companies globally, including Stripe and Airbnb. Some of the most valuable startups in Africa, including Wave, Paystack, and Flutterwave, are Y Combinator alumni.</p> <p>On this episode:</p> <p>0:55 -&nbsp;MTN and <a href="https://www.itnewsafrica.com/2022/05/mtn-drives-rural-expansion-with-39m-injection-in-eastern-cape-sa/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">$39m 5G expansion</a> into rural South Africa.</p> <p>6:04 - Ripple effects of Y Combinator in Africa since 2015. Download the report <a href="https://intelligence.techpoint.africa/y-combinator-in-africa-report-download/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>.</p> <p>14:57 - Norebase's <a href="https://techcrunch.com/2022/05/04/norebase-raises-1m-to-allow-companies-start-scale-and-operate-in-any-african-country/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">$1m raise</a> and Incorporation as a Service API</p> <p>Register for the Techpoint Africa Blockchain Summit by visiting <a href="https://blockchain.techpoint.africa/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">blockchain.techpoint.africa</a>. See list of confirmed speakers <a href="https://techpoint.africa/2022/05/02/speakers-techpoint-africa-blockchain-summit/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>.</p> <p>Email us your feedback at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:podcast@techpoint.africa">podcast@techpoint.africa</a>. Visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.techpoint.africa">www.techpoint.africa</a>&nbsp;for more stories.</p>