Tech, startups et capital mondial — couverts pour les Africains.
442 stories in the archive · page 3 of 22
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·19/04/2025
As Africa faces growing challenges around urban waste, housing shortages, climate change, and access to clean energy, several entrepreneurs have stepped up with bold, tech-enabled solutions. Through ventures rooted in sustainability, they are turning problems into profitable opportunities: recycling waste and scrap materials, promoting circular economy models, and creating systems tailored to the continent’s unique […]
AU-Startups·16/04/2025
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·12/04/2025
According to data published by 54collective, about 1 in 5 startups fail within their first year of operation, and 50% don’t make it past five years. These sobering statistics highlight just how difficult it is for startups to survive in their formative years; Even more so in the African tech ecosystem, where volatile economies, infrastructure […]
AU-Startups·09/04/2025
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·04/04/2025
The African legal tech industry has been in the shadows for a long time, gaining very little attention or interest from the public or investors. However, Juridoc recently broke the mold by securing funding from investors and bringing the spotlight back to the possibilities for technological innovations in legal practices. While combining law and technology […]
AU-Startups·01/04/2025
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·28/03/2025
A lot has been said about the recent resurgence in funding activities across Africa’s startup ecosystem. But most of the credit has been attributed to the companies on the receiving end of the deals. Of course, it’s vital to give due credit to their innovative solutions, visions, and results that have encouraged investors to believe […]
AU-Startups·25/03/2025
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·21/03/2025
The African startup ecosystem is on an impressive resurgence through the first three months of 2025. Over the first 10 weeks of the year, the industry recorded close to $450 million worth of funding deals —a remarkable increase compared to the previous year. Unsurprisingly, nearly 70% of this funding originated from the continent’s ‘Big Four’ […]
AU-Startups·19/03/2025
Over the weekend, women worldwide were celebrated as the world marked International Women’s Day, which is dedicated to recognizing the remarkable contributions of women and advocating for matters concerning them. This year’s theme, “Accelerate Action,” emphasizes the need to expedite efforts toward achieving gender equality and promoting women’s participation in traditionally male-dominated fields, especially in […]
AU-Startups·10/03/2025
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·07/03/2025
Prominent venture capital firm, LoftyInc Capital, has announced the first close of its third fund. The $43 million Alpha fund, which happens to be the VC’s largest fund ever, came off the backing of major development finance institutions, including International Finance Corporation (IFC), Proparco, Dutch development bank FMO, AfricaGrow, and First Close Partners. Other limited […]
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·28/02/2025
One of the most common mistakes early-stage founders make is spending months (or even years) developing a product without actively engaging their target audience. The assumption is that once the product is built, customers will naturally follow. However, the reality is quite different. Many startups launch after extensive development, only to find little to no […]
Kess Daniel·26/02/2025
Over the past few years, Africa’s tech startup ecosystem has experienced an upward growth trajectory. Despite facing numerous challenges ranging from limited access to resources, unfavourable economic conditions, radical political influences, and insufficient support from the governments, the various startup industries have managed to not just survive but thrive. While this feat could be credited […]
AU-Startups·25/02/2025
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·21/02/2025
Scaling too early is one of the most common reasons startups fail. Many founders fall into the illusion of success. They expand operations, hire large teams, and increase expenses before their business fundamentals are solid. This is a dangerous trap that has taken down many promising startups, even those with significant funding. This article was […]
Kess Daniel·20/02/2025
African deeptech and AI industry have showcased remarkable advancements in the last half-decade. Within a few years, it has produced several remarkable startups with solutions addressing critical challenges across industries, from manufacturing and agriculture to healthcare and environmental sustainability. These companies are leveraging cutting-edge artificial intelligence, machine learning, and automation to transform industries and drive […]
AU-Startups·18/02/2025
The African startup ecosystem maintains its strong funding momentum for yet another week as it continues to attract significant investor interest. This week’s funding rounds span multiple sectors including fintech, e-commerce, mobility, and healthcare. The deals recorded include multi-million-dollar seed rounds and institutional funds fueling growth which continue to signal strong confidence in Africa’s innovation […]
AU-Startups·14/02/2025
Africa is home to one of the fastest-growing startup ecosystems in the world. While the African tech startup industry has experienced some setbacks in the past few years, its overall growth in the past decade is nothing short of remarkable. This is thanks to the efforts of numerous tech solutions that have emerged as game-changers […]
AU-Startups·11/02/2025
