The tool has gained traction for its ability to replicate the iconic art style of Japanese animation powerhouse Studio Ghibli, ...
The Japanese investment giant has indicated that it will syndicate $10 billion of the total investment to undisclosed co-investors
The facility, located at the Sharp Sakai Plant, will be converted into a large-scale artificial intelligence (AI) data centre
Son further introduced an innovative AI tool called Cristal, designed to assist businesses in real-time by processing system data, reports, ...
If the deal goes through, it would more than double the company’s previous valuation of $157 billion, achieved in October ...
The discussions come shortly after OpenAI and SoftBank committed $100 billion to Stargate, a U.S. data centre project designed to ...
An initial $100 billion will be deployed immediately, starting with a flagship data centre project in Texas
His departure is the latest in a series of changes for the Vision Fund, following his earlier exit from SoftBank ...
Perplexity currently handles 15 million daily queries and generates an estimated $50 million in annual revenue
SoftBank’s stock has seen a rebound since the news broke
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
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