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What 3 Million Receipts Reveal About How Nigerians Are Coping With Rising Prices
Shoppoint Rewards releases Nigeriaʼs 2025 Invisible Economy Report powered by verified everyday shopping receipts (Lagos, Nigeria – February 3rd, 2026) Shoppoint Rewards, Nigeriaʼs leading receipt-snapping and cashback rewards platform, today released its 2025 Invisible Economy Report, an unprecedented analysis of 3 million verified shopping receipts representing an estimated ₦45–₦52 billion in everyday consumer spending across […]
AU-Startups·06/02/2026
Ecosystem Insider
Yakeey, Enakl, Aya Data, and Glamera Lead a Broader Mix of Deals
Across property, mobility, AI, and consumer platforms, a broader mix of activity is taking shape. Yakeey and Enakl point to growing confidence in Moroccan platforms built for local scale, while Aya Data and Glamera reflect continued appetite for infrastructure and regional consolidation. The week blends growth capital, operational expansion, and strategic acquisitions, showcasing a market […]
AU-Startups·04/02/2026
Non classé
KNOT, MAX, Paystack, and Andela Set the Pace as the Market Reawakens
The year’s early rhythm sees a sharp pickup in activity across Africa’s startup and investment landscape, cutting against the slower pace of recent weeks. Payments, mobility, logistics, and core infrastructure surfaced as key areas of movement, alongside notable consolidation and fund positioning. The signals point to a market re-engaging after a quiet turn of the […]
AU-Startups·28/01/2026
Ecosystem Insider
Flutterwave and FitXpert Set the Tone as Deal Activity Resumes Slowly
The African funding scene is still mostly in holiday mode as the first full week of the year unfolded at a subdued pace. Most of the activities were concentrated in a handful of focused moves across software, education, fintech infrastructure, and long-term energy platforms. The week emphasised intent over volume as investors and operators quietly […]
AU-Startups·13/01/2026
Ecosystem Insider
Infrastructure and Climate Capital Set the Early Tone as The Year Opens Soft
After closing out the past year on a lighter note, the ecosystem opened 2026 at a subdued pace. Holiday slowdowns and year-end resets continued into the first week, with activity centred more on long-term infrastructure shifts and capital realignments than fresh deal flow. The movements this week reflect continuity rather than acceleration, setting a muted […]
AU-Startups·07/01/2026
Ecosystem Insider
Targeted Capital Moves Through Agritech, Health Supply Chains, and Emerging Market Infrastructure
As we close out what has been a remarkably impressive year for the African startup industry, the ecosystem understandably recorded a slower pace of activity, with only a handful of companies experiencing notable developments. The updates this week leaned toward steady operators strengthening foundations in agriculture, energy, and essential infrastructure, reflecting a cautious stretch where […]
AU-Startups·30/12/2025

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What 3 Million Receipts Reveal About How Nigerians Are Coping With Rising Prices

Yakeey, Enakl, Aya Data, and Glamera Lead a Broader Mix of Deals

KNOT, MAX, Paystack, and Andela Set the Pace as the Market Reawakens

Flutterwave and FitXpert Set the Tone as Deal Activity Resumes Slowly

Infrastructure and Climate Capital Set the Early Tone as The Year Opens Soft

Targeted Capital Moves Through Agritech, Health Supply Chains, and Emerging Market Infrastructure