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Issue 151: Key Takeaways for the African Startup Ecosystem Through the First Weeks of June
Funding activities have slowed significantly as we approach the midpoint of the year. So far in June, only four African-focused startups have announced funding engagements, suggesting a cautious investment climate amid broader market uncertainties. Nevertheless, the deals that were recorded reflect the resilience and innovation still present in the ecosystem. Expectedly, they included some of […]
AU-Startups·10‏/6‏/2025
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Issue 150: Egyptian Startups Continue to Dominate Startup Fundings as Thndr, Sylndr, and El Gameya Win Big
May is turning out to be a strong month for startup companies operating in North Africa. Following significant funding rounds involving Nawy, Konnect and MNT Halan last week, Egyptian startups Thndr, Sylndr, and El Gameya dominated the headlines this week, raising substantial capital to further bolster their operations. Elsewhere, MaxAB-Wasoko has begun taking giant steps, […]
AU-Startups·24‏/5‏/2025
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Issue 149: Egyptian Startups Dominate Funding Scenes Through the First Two Weeks of May
The African startup funding scene has taken on a more subdued pace through Q2 2025. This slowdown is especially evident with only seven major funding round announcements recorded in the first half of May. Interestingly, North African heavyweights—Nawy, MNT Halan, Konnect, iSupply, and Career 180—dominated the headlines. Dive into the details of these funding rounds […]
AU-Startups·16‏/5‏/2025
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7 Healthtech companies Receive $225k Backing from i3 and other news from this Week in Africa’s Tech Startup Ecosystem
The African tech ecosystem continues to show resilience and momentum, with new funding rounds, strategic acquisitions, and ecosystem-shaping announcements across healthtech, fintech, and retail tech. From the Gates Foundation-backed i3 initiative selecting seven innovative healthtech startups for $225K in funding each, to Visa’s latest fintech bets in North Africa, and C-One Ventures’ quiet but strategic […]
AU-Startups·3‏/5‏/2025
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Issue #147 – Big Bets and Bold Moves as Arnergy Secured 15m funding while Twiga Foods Acquires 3 FMCG Distributors Amidst Speculations of Internal Turmoil
This week, we saw fresh funding flow into energy, fintech, and climate tech startups across Africa, as investor confidence remains strong. Nigeria’s Arnergy secured a $15M Series B to scale clean energy solutions, while Vove ID and Octavia Carbon closed undisclosed rounds to drive innovation in digital identity and carbon removal tech. Meanwhile, Twiga Foods […]
AU-Startups·19‏/4‏/2025
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Issue 146: The African Ecosystem by the Funding Numbers This Week — Stitch Leads the Way With a $55M Funding
As we advance deeper into April, the actions are picking up in the African startups ecosystem. In this week’s funding roundup, we identified five African startup companies that recently secured funding. These include Umba, PayTic, Sumet, InfiniLink, and Stitch. Get the full details of their funding rounds in the following sections. Funding Umba Funding Round: […]
AU-Startups·12‏/4‏/2025
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Issue #145 – Startup funding takes a step backward in the first week of Q2 2025
It’s just the first week of April and Q2 2025, and the activities were a bit disappointing as only one startup funding was announced throughout the week. Of course, it’s only the first week and there’s no cause for alarm yet. We expect the activities to pick up in the coming weeks. Nevertheless, while startup […]
AU-Startups·4‏/4‏/2025
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Issue #144 – Payhippo Rebrands to Rivy, Raises $4m as Enza and others also Secure Significant Funds
The African startup ecosystem is getting back on track after enduring a slow start to March. In the last seven days, we’ve seen seven funding rounds involving startups across different sectors. Most notably, Eyone emerged as the winner of the African Business Heroes competition, securing the $300k prize money and all the other 1st place […]
AU-Startups·28‏/3‏/2025
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Issue #143: Equator Announces $55m Close as Funding Activities Recommences Across Africa’s Startup Ecosystem
After enduring a cold second week in March, the African startup ecosystem is regaining its funding momentum with some remarkable deals recorded over the past seven days. Impressively, all the four startup investment deals involved millions of dollars. Elsewhere, Equator also announced its new $55million fund close, as Silver Box acquires Mobius Motors to kickstart […]
AU-Startups·21‏/3‏/2025
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Issue #141: LoftyInc Capital takes the spotlight as African startup funding experiences a slow start to March
The African startup ecosystem had a lull in its funding activities going into the first week of March. There were only three startup funding rounds recorded throughout the week, while LoftyInc took the headlines for securing its largest capital funding ever. Find the details of all the funding activities in the African tech startup ecosystem […]
AU-Startups·7‏/3‏/2025
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Ecosystem Insider Issue 141: African Startup Funding Continues its Resurgence into the End of February
As we round up the second month of the year, Africa’s tech ecosystem continues to attract major investments and strategic acquisitions. This week, we saw significant funding rounds in fintech, renewable energy, and trade finance, with companies like Solar Africa, Flow48, and Mansa securing key investments to scale their operations. On the acquisition front, Fawry […]
AU-Startups·28‏/2‏/2025
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Issue #140: Slow Week for Startup Funding in Africa as North African Companies Take Center Stage
Funding activities in the African startup ecosystem slowed down for the first time since the second week of January this year. We only recorded two funding announcements featuring two North African startup companies. However, while startup funding activity was slower this week, the ecosystem remained dynamic with significant acquisition moves. In this edition, we cover […]
AU-Startups·21‏/2‏/2025
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Issue #138: Khazna and Others Kick Off February with Impressive Fundraising Wins
As we enter February, the African startup ecosystem continues to gain momentum, with multiple startups securing investments to scale their operations and drive innovation. This week’s funding activities featured notable names such as fintech company Khazna and CNC manufacturing startup Simplex. We also recorded a venture capital expansion round this week with Foundation Ventures, which […]
AU-Startups·7‏/2‏/2025
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Issue #135: Breaking Down the First Funding Rounds of 2025
The African tech ecosystem seemed to have taken a funding break for the first fourteen days of the year but then resumed activities with a bang as six new major funding deals were announced in just two days.The first and biggest funding beneficiary this week is Nigerian fintech company Lemfi, which raised $53 million. The […]
AU-Startups·17‏/1‏/2025
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Issue #134: Billboxx Raises $1.6M, Eyone Secures $1M, and REPP 2 Fund Hits $107M for African Energy Transition
Last week, African startups and investors witnessed significant funding milestones, showcasing the ecosystem’s resilience and growth potential. From Nigeria’s Billboxx securing $1.6M to Senegal’s Eyone raising $1M for healthcare solutions to the REPP 2 Fund’s remarkable $107M first close, these developments signal a strong trajectory for innovation and impact-driven ventures across the continent. Here’s a […]
AU Startups·13‏/12‏/2024
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Issue #133: LAfricaMobile Secures $2.2M Series A Extension, While Hydrobox Lands $9M
The past week has been eventful for the African startup funding scene, with several innovative companies securing significant investments to scale their operations and expand their impact. Notable among these are Hydrobox, which raised $9 million to drive sustainable energy solutions, and HUB2, securing $8.5 million to enhance financial infrastructure in Africa. Other startups like […]
AU Startups·6‏/12‏/2024
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Issue #132: Zepz $267m raise, alongside other significant deals
The last two weeks have seen a flurry of activities in the African startup funding scenes. Most notably, Zepz, formally known as WorldRemit secured a whopping $267 million in a series F funding round. Several other companies including Winich Farms, TUNL, Amaka Studio, Waribei, Scale, Littlefish, WiASSURE, and Dexude also raised funding from numerous investors. […]
AU Startups·14‏/10‏/2024
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Issue #131: Zeno raises $9.4m, Userguest secure $2.4m while Kofa obtains $5m
For the second week in a row, there were more than five funding activities in the African ecosystem. Two off-grid solar system distributors, Yellow, and RDG Collective secured financing from Acumen’s Hardest-to-Reach initiative. EV manufacturer, Zeno, also secured a $9.4 million seed fund, and Userguest raised $2.4 million. In West Africa, Ghanaian startup Kofa raised […]
AU Startups·1‏/10‏/2024
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Issue #130: LabLabee raises $3.4m, Settle Payments obtains $2m while five other companies also raised significant funding
Last week was a busy one for several investors and startups in the African ecosystems. No less than seven funding rounds were recorded as Edtech company, LabLabee led the way with a seed round of $3.4m. Egyptian fintech, Settle Payments, secured a Pre-seed funding of $2m, South Africa’s Happy Pay also obtained $1.8m, while Nigerian […]
AU Startups·24‏/9‏/2024
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Issue #129: Paymob raised $22M, Talk360 secured $1.4M, while Field Intelligence gets $11M support from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
This week’s African startup ecosystem news features funding announcements from three startup companies. Egyptian payment solutions provider, Paymob, raised $22 million in its Series B extension round. South African communications solutions provider, Talk360, secured $1.4 million in pre-series A funding. Elsewhere, Nigerian pharmaceutical supply chain company, Field Intelligence, secures an $11 million grant from the […]
AU Startups·17‏/9‏/2024
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Issue #128: Fido raises $30m debt and equity series B fund, Rubyx secures $526k loan from Proparco while Brotinni and Kasha raised undisclosed funding.
This week, four companies received funding in equity and loans. Two of the companies, Egyptian mobile food services, Brotinni, and Rwandan Lending-as-a-Service Provider, Kasha had undisclosed equity funding rounds. Elsewhere, Rubyx from Senegal secured a loan from Proparco to expand its services across Africa while Fido raised an equity funding of $20m to go with […]
AU Startups·10‏/9‏/2024

Issue 151: Key Takeaways for the African Startup Ecosystem Through the First Weeks of June

Issue 150: Egyptian Startups Continue to Dominate Startup Fundings as Thndr, Sylndr, and El Gameya Win Big

Issue 149: Egyptian Startups Dominate Funding Scenes Through the First Two Weeks of May

7 Healthtech companies Receive $225k Backing from i3 and other news from this Week in Africa’s Tech Startup Ecosystem

Issue #147 – Big Bets and Bold Moves as Arnergy Secured 15m funding while Twiga Foods Acquires 3 FMCG Distributors Amidst Speculations of Internal Turmoil

Issue 146: The African Ecosystem by the Funding Numbers This Week — Stitch Leads the Way With a $55M Funding

Issue #145 – Startup funding takes a step backward in the first week of Q2 2025

Issue #144 – Payhippo Rebrands to Rivy, Raises $4m as Enza and others also Secure Significant Funds

Issue #143: Equator Announces $55m Close as Funding Activities Recommences Across Africa’s Startup Ecosystem

Issue #141: LoftyInc Capital takes the spotlight as African startup funding experiences a slow start to March

Ecosystem Insider Issue 141: African Startup Funding Continues its Resurgence into the End of February

Issue #140: Slow Week for Startup Funding in Africa as North African Companies Take Center Stage

Issue #138: Khazna and Others Kick Off February with Impressive Fundraising Wins

Issue #135: Breaking Down the First Funding Rounds of 2025

Issue #134: Billboxx Raises $1.6M, Eyone Secures $1M, and REPP 2 Fund Hits $107M for African Energy Transition

Issue #133: LAfricaMobile Secures $2.2M Series A Extension, While Hydrobox Lands $9M

Issue #132: Zepz $267m raise, alongside other significant deals

Issue #131: Zeno raises $9.4m, Userguest secure $2.4m while Kofa obtains $5m

Issue #130: LabLabee raises $3.4m, Settle Payments obtains $2m while five other companies also raised significant funding

Issue #129: Paymob raised $22M, Talk360 secured $1.4M, while Field Intelligence gets $11M support from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation

Issue #128: Fido raises $30m debt and equity series B fund, Rubyx secures $526k loan from Proparco while Brotinni and Kasha raised undisclosed funding.