Ecosystem InsiderIssue 159: Food Delivery Giants Feast on Funding as Breadfast and Chowdeck Secure Major RoundsThis week, we saw substantial funding activity in the African food delivery and fintech sectors. Two major players secured significant funding to fuel their continental expansion. Egyptian grocery delivery pioneer Breadfast raises $10 million to expand its fulfilment network, while Nigerian food delivery platform Chowdeck secures $9 million. Meanwhile, HoneyCoin’s $4.9 million seed round signals […]AU-Startups·8/16/2025
Ecosystem InsiderIssue 158: African Innovation Depth Shines Through With Breakthroughs Across Healthcare, Travel, and Entertainment.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·8/12/2025
Business & TechHow to Raise $50,000 for Your African Startup Without Venture CapitalFor many African entrepreneurs, securing venture capital is the stuff of dreams. More often than not, it’s the core short-term goal of many startup founders. And when they finally secure the funding, it often provides more than just the needed financing to scale the business; it’s also a form of validation or a seal of […]AU-Startups·8/6/2025
