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Issue #126: FIDO Secures $10m Series B Fund, Workpay Obtains $5m, While KBW Ventures Makes its Debut Investment in NoorNation
Three funding activities were announcedΒ last week, one involved credit service company,…
Issue #125: Fintech company, Waza Raises $8m and Open Access Energy secures $750k while others had undisclosed funding rounds
We recorded four funding activities last week involving Waza, Open Access, Energy, Wattnow,…
Issue #124: Egyptian Lucky One Secures $3million, as Qardy Raises Pre-Seed Funding
For the second week in a row, Egyptian startups grab the headlines in the African startup…
Issue #123: Egyptian Startups Dominate as Cartona Raises $8.1m, Educatly Obtains $2.5m, and Synapse Analytics Secures $2m Funding.
Egyptian startups won big in the African funding scenes last week, taking four of the six…
Issue #122: Intron Health Raises $1.6 Million Pre-Seed Funding, One Acre Fund Secures $1.4 Million to Improve Agritech Solution
Last week, we recorded three funding deals across the African startup ecosystem. Nigerian AI…
Issue #121:Β MNT-Halan raises $157.5m for expansion, d.light secures $176m securitization fund and other funding news
We recorded several remarkable funding deals last week. The headline deal was d.lightβs $176…
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AU-Startups Watchlist
9 Women-Led Startups Developing Revolutionary Solutions In North Africa
North Africa is home to several dynamic startup companies that are thriving and providing…
9 Energy Solutions Startups Redefining Energy Supply and Management in West Africa
West Africa is a region with immense energy potential. With abundant renewable energy…
9 Energy Solutions Startups Redefining Energy Supply and Management in East Africa
In East Africa, a wave of innovation is reshaping the energy landscape, with startups at the…
9 Energy Solutions Startups Redefining Energy Supply and Management in Southern Africa
Southern Africa boasts one of the most dynamic energy sectors in the world. Itβs a thriving…
9 Energy Solutions Startups Redefining Energy Supply and Management in North Africa
North Africa has abundant renewable energy resources, including solar, wind, and geothermal.…
9 Mobility Startups Disrupting Transportation Services in Southern Africa
A wave of innovation is reshaping how people commute in Southern Africa. New systems and…
AU-Startup Insights & Reports
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Celebrating Africa Day 2024 β How African EdTech Solutions are Shaping Education for the 21st Century
The annual Africa Day, Celebrated on the 25th of May every year, was set aside to…
How African Tech Startups Can Navigate Regulatory Challenges
The average African startup battles numerous challenges regularly, from striving to develop…
The New 0.5% Cybersecurity Levy β What It Means For Nigerians
The Central Bank of Nigeria released a circular on Monday, May 6th, instructing all banks to…
The Short Life Expectancy of African Startups β Why African Startups Die Young
Africa as a continent is blessed with creative and industrial individuals who possess both…
How the NIBSS Directive Affects Existing Digital Financial Solutions in Nigeria
The Nigerian fintech industry recently had a regulatory shakeup with the Central Bankβs…
What You Need to Know about the Nigerian Startup Support and Engagement Portal
The Nigerian Federal Government, on the 21st of November 2023, announced the launch of the…
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Startup Resources
Investor Insights: Whoβs Funding African Innovation?
The African tech ecosystem has experienced unprecedented growth over the past decade. What…
Founder Feature: Kidist Tesfaye CEO of YeneHealth
For the first edition of our founders feature, weβre having a chat with Kidist…
Thriving in Times of Uncertainty as a Founder
If thereβs one constant in the world of entrepreneurship, itβs change. The landscape is…
IWD Special β Top Women Founders-Executives Making Waves in the African Startup Ecosystem
International Womenβs Day is set apart to celebrate all women globally for their remarkable…
Issue #99: Mobility fintech Moove secures $10 million to expand into India while Roam raises $24 million in debt and equity financing
Last week, we witnessed a number of deals in the African startup ecosystem. Most remarkably,…
Funding and Grant Opportunities for African Startups β Week 33
Welcome to a brand new edition of our Funding and Grant Opportunities Series, where we bring…
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Join AU-Startups to access funding, network, learn, and grow. Connect with investors, mentors, and experts. Be part of the vibrant startup ecosystem and contribute to its success.
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Startup Spotlight
Startup of the Month: Termii
Termii is a communication platform-as-a-service startup that specializes in providing…
Startup of the Month: Figorr
Figorr, founded in 2017 by Oghenetega Iortim, is an IoT company that offers real-time…
African Day Special: The AU-Startups Top 54 African tech companies facilitating cross border trade in Africa
The implementation of the AfCFTA agreement aims to transform Africa into a consolidated…
Startup of the Month: Chargel
Chargel, founded in 2021 by Senegalese brothers Moustapha and Alioune Ndoye, aims to disrupt…
Startup of the Month: Rwazi
Rwazi is a market intelligence platform that collects and provides actionable data from…
Startup of the Month: Envisionit Deep AI
Envisionit Deep AI is a healthtech startup that aims to revolutionize medical imaging…
Join a highly curated community for African startups stakeholders
Join AU-Startups to access funding, network, learn, and grow. Connect with investors, mentors, and experts. Be part of the vibrant startup ecosystem and contribute to its success.
- For Startup Founders. Get access to fundraising support, including warm introduction, networking, learning, and visibility opportunities.
- For Startup Investors. Get exclusive startup deal flow, and due diligence support, including networking, and thought leadership opportunities.
- For Startup Enablers. Be part of our mentors and advisors community for networking and collaboration, thought leadership, and professional growth opportunities.
Founders Spotlight
Founder of the Month: Adegoke Olubusi
Adegoke Olubusi is the CEO of Helium Health, a startup dedicated to establishing a…
Founder of the Month: Kidist Tesfaye
Kidist Tesfaye is the CEO of YeneHealth, an innovative startup in Ethiopia that utilizes AI…
Founder of the Month: Damilola Olokesusi
Damilola Olokesusi, CEO and co-founder of Shuttlers, has spearheaded the growth of a…
Founder of the Month: Rahma Abid
Rahma Abid is the founder and CEO of Shape, a Tunisian edtech startup that provides a SaaS…
Founder of the Month: Rotimi Thomas
Rotimi Thomas is the co-founder and CEO of SunFi, a fintech company that matches people in…
Founder of the Month: Miishe Addy
Miishe Addy is the co-founder and CEO of Jetstream Africa, a cross-border e-logistics…
