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Issue #86: Goodwell Investments invests an additional $1.5 Million in Inclusivity Solutions while Almouneer raises $3.6m Seed.
Last week saw a number of interesting funding activities in the African startup ecosystem.…
Issue #85: Injaro invests $2 million in Zeepay while Sukhiba Connect secures $1.5 million equity funding
We only recorded a few activities in the African startup funding ecosystem last week. Only…
Issue #84: Crafty Workshop secures $400k seed funding, Haba raises $75k, while Outsized and Simply Financial Service had undisclosed fundings
In the past week, four startups secured financial investments from various VCs and Angels.…
Issue #83 Pearl Semiconductor secures $4.5M; Linkbooker receives $3.5M, while Momint raises $1.25M for its seed funding round.Β Β Β
Last week saw a flurry of activities on the African startup funding scenes. Seven startup…
Issue #82: Stitch raises $25 million capital extension while Intella secures $3.4 Million Pre-Series A financing
We recorded only four funding rounds last week, which is one of the slowest weβve seen…
Issue #81: Revio gets $5.2 million in funding, Root raises $1.5 Million, while SunCulture secures in debt funding
The African startup ecosystem had a calmer pace of events last week as we only recorded five…
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AU-Startups Watchlist
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…
9 Mobility Startups Redefining Transportation Services in West Africa
West Africaβs vibrant transport landscape is taking on a new look with the emergence of…
9 Mobility Startups Disrupting Transportation Services in East Africa
The transportation landscape in East Africa is experiencing a significant transformation.…
9 Mobility Startups Disrupting Transportation Services in North Africa
In recent years, North Africa has witnessed a remarkable surge in innovation within the…
12 Edtech Startups Revolutionizing Education and Skill Development in Southern Africa to Watch
In recent years, Southern Africa has seen a remarkable surge in innovative educational…
AU-Startup Insights & Reports
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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…
Africa’s Tech Revolution: 10 Key Drivers of Progress
In the span of just two decades, Africa has undergone a tech revolution that is propelling…
AU-StartupsΒ Joins Forces with IATF2023 to Drive a Connected African Startup Ecosystem
AU-Startups, the one-stop gateway for transforming Africa into a startup superpower, is…
AU-Startups Q1 2023 Report
Despite the global economic downturn, Africa’s startup ecosystem is thriving and…
Ivorian Government Launches Startup Act to Boost Tech Ecosystem Growth
CΓ΄te dβIvoire has unveiled its Startup Act, a new framework that is aimed at supporting the…
The Largest African Startup Funding Deals of 2023
The first two months of the year have been impressive for African startups, as we’ve…
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Startup Resources
Funding and Grant Opportunities for Startups in Africa β Week 31
If you are an African startup founder looking to grow your business, you should look into…
Funding and Grant Opportunities for Startups in Africa β Week 30
As usual, we scoured the internet for the best funding and growth opportunities for African…
Funding and Grant Opportunities for African Startups β Week 29
Welcome to this weekβs edition of the Funding and Grant Opportunities series. This…
Funding and Grant Opportunities for Startups in Africa β Week 28
This weekβs edition of funding and grant opportunities features initiatives and programs…
Funding and Grant Opportunities for African Startups
Welcome to a brand new edition of our Funding and Grant Opportunities Series, where we bring…
9 Southern-African Logistics Startups Streamlining Supply Chains To Watch
The logistics industry in Southern Africa is ripe for disruption. The region is home to a…
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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…
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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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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…