The Mauritius tech ecosystem — startups building, investors deploying, rounds closing, and the reporting that puts it all in context.
Rwazi
Market intelligence platform providing actionable data from developing markets.
Raised $20.0M
Solarise Africa
Energy leasing firm providing African businesses with decentralized energy solutions.
Raised $33.4M
Facility for Energy Inclusion
Facility for Energy Inclusion (FEI) provides debt financing to companies in the renewable energy sector in Africa. They support businesses that finance, install, and operate solar panel systems and provide decentralized energy solutions. FEI aims to expand the portfolio of these companies across various African countries.
IBL Link Investments Ltd
IBL Link Investments Ltd is a Mauritius-based investment firm that participated in a debt financing round for Solarise Africa, an energy leasing firm providing decentralized energy solutions to African businesses. The investment will be used to expand Solarise Africa's portfolio in Kenya and other African countries.
Lion’s Head’s AfricaGoGreen Fund
AfricaGoGreen Fund, managed by Lion's Head, invests in decentralized energy solutions for African businesses. They provide financing for renewable energy installations, focusing on designing, building, and managing these projects. The fund supports companies like Solarise Africa in expanding their portfolios across Kenya and other African countries.
Last week’s funding landscape demonstrated the remarkable breadth of African innovation, with groundbreaking developments spanning biotechnology, renewable energy, and digital platforms. South African biotech pioneer Altera Biosciences led the charge with its revolutionary cell therapy research, while travel fintech TurnStay and solar energy provider Solarise Africa secured significant capital for continental expansion. Meanwhile, F6 Group’s […]
AU-Startups·12/8/2025
The last two weeks gave us a clear reminder of the breadth of African startup innovation. It featured funding rounds spanning logistics, healthcare, fintech, and market intelligence. Rwazi’s impressive $12 million Series A took the headlines, while Egyptian fintech Flend and Senegal’s Eyone Medical secured significant capital to transform their respective sectors. Meanwhile, Meta’s acquisition […]
AU-Startups·2/8/2025