Canva Expands AI and Marketing Tools with Simtheory, Ortto Acquisitions
Canva has announced the acquisition of Simtheory and Ortto, adding AI workflow tools and marketing automation to its platform as ...
Canva has announced the acquisition of Simtheory and Ortto, adding AI workflow tools and marketing automation to its platform as ...
Recent benchmarking shows that average email deliverability is under stress globally, with less than one-third of email marketers reporting improved ...
The acquisition follows Landbase’s $30 million Series A funding and is another step in its bid to dominate the go-to-market ...
The integrated platform provides easy-to-use design and no-code landing page tools to more than 300K brands, agencies and entrepreneurs

The Techeconomy Podcast is a thought-leadership show exploring the powerful intersection of technology, business, and the economy, with a strong focus on Africa’s fast-evolving digital landscape.
Africa’s innovation ecosystem is evolving, but where will the funding for the next generation of startups come from?
In this edition of the Techeconomy Business Series (TBS) May 2026, industry experts explore how local capital, venture debt, and smarter investment structures are redefining startup growth and innovation across Africa.
🎙️ Featured Speakers:
* Ebunoluwa Ashley-Dejo
* Damilare Davola
* Success Ajilore (STN & Accelerated Plus)
Key conversations in this webinar include:
✔️ The future of startup financing in Africa
✔️ Venture debt and alternative funding models
✔️ The role of local investors in scaling innovation
✔️ Sustainable investment strategies for African startups
✔️ Opportunities and challenges in the African tech ecosystem
Subscribe for more conversations shaping Africa’s digital economy and innovation landscape.
#TBS2026 #AfricanInnovation #VentureDebt #StartupFinance #TechInAfrica #Techeconomy #AfricanStartups #InnovationEconomy

© 2026 TECHECONOMY.