Egyptian deep technology healthcare startup DilenyTech, which is developing innovative artificial intelligence (AI) solutions for screening and diagnostic radiology workflow, has been acquired by US firm Astute Imaging LLC. DilenyTech aims to revolutionized breast cancer screening and diagnostic workflow by providing innovative AI-based assistance for more accurate detection and expedited reporting.
Kenyan startup Sokowatch, an e-commerce company leveraging technology to transform the informal retail supply chain, has closed a US$125 million Series B equity round, while also rebranding to Wasoko and launching operations in West Africa. The platform enables retailers to order products at any time via SMS or mobile app and receive delivery through its proprietary logistics network to their store.
Egyptian fitness app Welnes has closed a US$300,000 seed funding round to expand its team and prepare for GCC expansion by 2023. Welnes is a community app that helps users reach their weight-loss and lifestyle goals by providing them with customized nutrition and workout plans.
In a follow-up to their January report, the U.K. Competition and Markets Authority raised the number of concerns they have with Privacy Sandbox to 79. Among other issues, they adopted the privacy concerns raised by another U.K. regulator, the Information Commissioner’s Office. Google’s recent decision to shift third-party cookie deprecation to next year might mean they saw this coming.