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| Date | Company | Round | Amount | HQ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 4, 2026 | M MARAZ | Undisclosed | Undisclosed | MA |
| Feb 4, 2026 | AD Aya Data | Seed | $900K | GH |
| Feb 4, 2026 | MS Miale Solar Inventions Ltd | Undisclosed | Undisclosed | KE |
| Feb 4, 2026 | E Enakl | Seed | $2.3M | MA |
| Feb 4, 2026 | Y Yakeey | Series A | $15.0M | MA |
| Jan 28, 2026 | N NowPay | Undisclosed | $20.0M | — |
| Jan 28, 2026 | M MAX | Undisclosed | $24.0M | NG |
| Jan 28, 2026 | R ReparTrust | Pre-seed | $750K | — |
Curated startups and founders we're tracking: where they're raising, shipping, and breaking out.
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MNT-Halan
Fintech company banking the unbanked and replacing cash with electronic solutions.
$1.5BEG
SAVA
SAVA is an African fintech building a finance automation platform.
$752.0M
Zepz
Financial services infrastructure for cross-border transactions with low fees.
$534.0M
Moniepoint
$440.0MNG
M-Kopa
$306.0MKE
Yassir
Technology company revolutionizing transportation and logistics services in emerging African markets.
$300.0MDZ
Moove
Provides vehicle financing and access to financial services to mobility entrepreneurs.
$274.0M
Sun King
The world’s largest off-grid solar energy company revolutionising energy access across Africa.
$260.0MKE
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The African funding scene is still mostly in holiday mode as the first full week of the year unfolded at a subdued pace. Most of the activities were concentrated in a handful of focused moves across software, education, fintech infrastructure, and long-term energy platforms. The week emphasised intent over volume as investors and operators quietly […]
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After closing out the past year on a lighter note, the ecosystem opened 2026 at a subdued pace. Holiday slowdowns and year-end resets continued into the first week, with activity centred more on long-term infrastructure shifts and capital realignments than fresh deal flow. The movements this week reflect continuity rather than acceleration, setting a muted […]
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As we close out what has been a remarkably impressive year for the African startup industry, the ecosystem understandably recorded a slower pace of activity, with only a handful of companies experiencing notable developments. The updates this week leaned toward steady operators strengthening foundations in agriculture, energy, and essential infrastructure, reflecting a cautious stretch where […]
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Investor activity across Africa picked up sharply this week, building on the previous week’s pace. Health, mobility, agri-tech, fintech, and AI startups saw significant attention, with companies from Senegal to Nigeria, South Africa, and Egypt securing backing to scale operations. Strategic acquisitions reshaped markets in property and digital insurance, while new funds and initiatives were […]
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Africa’s startup ecosystem saw a notable surge this week, reversing the slower pace of the past two weeks. Key deals spanned clean transport, fintech, education, and affordable housing, led by BasiGo’s electric buses, Ridelink’s AI-powered logistics, and Jobomax’s regional housing expansion. Strategic exits and acquisitions, including InfiniLink’s buyout by GlobalFoundries, highlighted growing investor confidence. Multiple […]
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