VENTURE CAPITAL POST

Seplat's public debut has been expected to increase IPOs on the Nigerian Stock Exchange, reported Ventures Africa.

The United Bank for Africa has revealed that it would slow down its expansion in Africa that would be favorable to Nigeria's power projects, reported Ventures Africa.

Enable Midstream Partners has announced its IPO price valued USD20 per share piece to start trading on Friday, April 11 on the NYSE.

The Hunt received USD10 million worth of new funding from Khosla Ventures and Javelin Ventures, reported TechCrunch.

Ooomf changed its name to Crew and announced receiving USD2.1 million new funds, reported TechCrunch.

Lisec Group disclosed expansion plans directed to entering the Nigerian glass market, reported Ventures Africa.

Genesis Media received new funding which was valued USD6 million for interrupting ads known as ContentUnlock, reported TechCrunch.

Zandesk revealed its plan to go public and its acquisition of Singapore's Zopim, reported Ventures Beat.

New round funds were given to AppDirect valued at USD35 million, reported TechCrunch.

Advanced Finance and Investment Group (AFIG) would raise USD200 million investment for SMEs in Africa in the next two years, said a report from Ventures Africa.

Seplat Petroleum Development Company has set its price for an IPO at USD1.67 per piece with dual listings on the Nigerian Stock Exchange and the London bourse, reported Ventures Africa.

Hospitality startup Airbnb has increased its service arm to Los Angeles through a partnership with Homejoy and Handybook, reported TechCrunch.

Digital startups had been suffering the crippling effects of the social media outlets ban in Turkey, reported Venture Beat.

The merger between Holcim and Lafarge was expected to establish the biggest cement company in the world, reported Ventures Africa.

Quora has announced taking a bigger step into expanding its business similar offering services similar to that of Wikipedia's, reported Venture Beat.