Ghanaian startup that raised $5 million.
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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·03/05/2025
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·01/10/2024
West Africa is a region with immense energy potential. With abundant renewable energy resources, such as solar, wind, and hydropower, it has the potential to become a global leader in clean energy production. However, the region also faces significant challenges in terms of energy access, affordability, and management. In recent years, a new wave of […]
AU Startups·24/11/2023
We recorded eight deal activities in the African startup ecosystem last week, the most notable of which was TymeBank’s $77.8 million pre-Series C round. This deal brought the fintech’s total funding to just over $260 million. We also recorded two pre-seed deals and two seed deals. Pre-Seed Kunda Kids, a Nigerian media publisher and creative […]
AU Startups·29/05/2023
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DriveMe.ng
Nigerian mobility technology startup.
SparePap Limited
Kenyan e-commerce platform for buying/selling spare parts and finding on-demand mechanics.
Tugende
Garage Mobility
Garage Mobility is building an auto servicing network to power a greener Africa.
Zeelo
Carzami
Online marketplace for buying and selling used cars with financing and insurance.
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