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Cybervergent listed among 2025 WEF technology pioneers

By Esther Nyambura | 3mos ago

Cybervergent among 2025 WEF technology pioneers. [Courtesy]

The World Economic Forum (WEF) has unveiled its 2025 cohort of Technology Pioneers, a recognition given to early-stage companies developing groundbreaking technologies.

This year marks the 25th anniversary of the prestigious program, which has previously launched global giants like Google, PayPal, and Dropbox.

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