Hadu is a mobile app that curates AI‑generated news focused on African technology, startups, events, and community discussions. Users can install the app on their iPhone and add it to their home screen for real‑time updates, ensuring they stay informed about the latest developments in the African tech ecosystem. The service aggregates content from various sources and presents it in a streamlined, easily accessible format.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Tech professionals and early‑stage founders in Africa often lack a centralized, up‑to‑date source of news, community discussions, and resources tailored to the continent’s technology ecosystem, making it difficult to stay informed and connect with peers.
Solution
Hadu offers a mobile‑first platform that aggregates African tech news, startup profiles, events, and discussion forums. An AI‑driven curation engine filters content from multiple sources to surface the most relevant stories for users. The app functions as a progressive web app that can be added to the iPhone home screen, providing real‑time updates without requiring a native download. Community features let members share product ideas, post job openings, mentor or invest in projects, and join beta‑testing programs, fostering collaboration among founders, engineers, designers, investors, and other stakeholders.
Target Audience
Primary users are African tech founders, software engineers, product managers, designers, investors, and other professionals seeking curated news and a collaborative community around building products for African users.
Features
- AI‑powered news feed focused on African technology, startups, and events
- Integrated sections for startups, jobs, resources, events, and community discussions
- Ability for members to post product ideas, upvote, mentor, invest, or apply for roles
- Free membership with optional paid features such as premium content access and job listing promotion
- Mobile‑first web app that can be installed on iPhone via “Add to Home Screen” for push‑style updates
- Cross‑industry networking tools connecting founders, developers, designers, investors, and enthusiasts