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Gadgets

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AU-Startups·8/19/2023

AU-Startups Proptech Watchlist West Africa (1)

West Africa Watchlist

12 West African Proptech Startups Transforming Property Management and Investment To Watch

The real estate industry in West Africa is growing rapidly. The region is home to a young and growing population, rising incomes, and a growing middle class. This has created a demand for more efficient and transparent ways to manage property and invest in real estate. A number of proptech startups are emerging in West […]

AU-Startups·8/18/2023

Guides

Navigating the Venture Building Landscape: A Guide to Venture Creation

Starting a new business venture is an exciting and challenging journey. Early-stage startups often face numerous obstacles and uncertainties, from refining their product or services to securing funding and scaling their operations. Particularly for non-technical entrepreneurs and organizations seeking to carve out a space in the ever-expanding realm of innovation, the journey can seem both […]

AU-Startups·8/17/2023

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Funding and Grant Opportunities for African Startups

Welcome to a brand new edition of our Funding and Grant Opportunities Series, where we bring you the latest funding opportunities from across the continent, including seed funding, accelerator programs, and grant opportunities. Without breaking speed, let’s explore what new opportunities await African startups! WomHub Africa Innovation Fellowship Programme 2023 for Women-Owned Engineering Business The […]

AU-Startups·9/28/2023

Ecosystem Insider

Issue #80: Complete Farmer Secures $10.4 M Debt and Equity Funding While Lupiya Closes out an $8.25 Million Series A Funding Round.

We witnessed several big-figure funding deals for African Startups last week. Complete Farmer had the biggest funding round of the bunch, raising $10. 4 Million in a mix of debt and equity financing. Lupiya was close behind, raising $8.25 Million in Series A equity. The least funding rounds featured Fixit45, which raised $1.9 Million, followed […]

AU-Startups·9/25/2023

AU-Startups Edtech Watchlist West Africa

West Africa Watchlist

12 Edtech Startups Revolutionizing Education and Skill Development in West Africa to Watch

Africa has recently experienced a surge in the adoption of online and remote learning. More people are ditching the traditional classroom education setting in favor of the more convenient remote and virtual learning options. In addition, several innovative Edtech solutions are emerging to address the educational quality gap in most African regions and increase access […]

AU-Startups·9/22/2023

Ecosystem Insider

Issue #79: Lipalater Raises $5 Million in Debt Funding, Emata Secures $2.4 Million in a Mix of Debt and Equity while Mecho Autotech Announced a $2.4 Million Pre-Series A funding.

Last week featured several undisclosed funding rounds as most startups opted to stay hushed on the details of their deals. Nevertheless, three of the funding activities stood out remarkably. The biggest deal saw LipaLater secure $ 5 Million to fuel its growth plans. In addition to that, Emata and Mecho Autotech both secured $2.4 Million […]

AU-Startups·9/18/2023

Edtech Watchlist

12 Edtech Startups Transforming Education Across East Africa to Watch

The East African education sector has been experiencing rapid growth in recent years, and one of the major contributors to the change is the infusion of technological and innovative solutions into the industry. Several education technology companies have emerged, revolutionizing the way students, teachers, and institutions engage with learning. This new wave of Edtech startups […]

AU-Startups·9/15/2023

Ecosystem Insider

Issue #78: Okra Solar Raises $12M in Series A Funding; Rentoza Secured $6M, Itana raised $2M

We recorded quite a number of remarkable deals across the African Startup ecosystem last week. Leading energy startup, Okra Solar raised $12 Million in a mixture of debt and equity funding, while Rentoza secured $6 Million to scale its online subscription services. In addition, Itana, Nestcoin, Kotani Pay, and Anchor all announced fundings in the […]

AU-Startups·9/11/2023

Industry Insights

Africa’s Tech Revolution: 10 Key Drivers of Progress

In the span of just two decades, Africa has undergone a tech revolution that is propelling it to the forefront of global innovation. What was once considered a follower in the tech world is now taking steps to become a global leader, rewriting the rules of development. Africa’s remarkable journey into the digital age has […]

AU-Startups·9/11/2023

AU-Startups Edtech Watchlist North Africa

North Africa Watchlist

12 Edtech Startups Transforming Education Across North Africa to Watch

Africa is generally viewed as being behind the rest of the world in terms of quality education. But that doesn’t mean that the quality of education on the continent is grossly lacking. Nevertheless, the education industry in Africa faces several challenges. For example, many Africans do not have access to formal education in schools. In […]

AU-Startups·9/8/2023

Ecosystem Insider

Issue #77: Kentegra raises $15 million as LeaseSurance, SeekMake, and Smartprof also got substantial fundings

Several deals went under the radar last week as most startups and funders opted to stay private with the details of their rounds . Nevertheless, a few notable funding transactions were recorded during the week. The most remarkable funding went to Kentgra who secured $15 Million from Finnfund. In addition SeekMake and LeaseSurance also raised […]

AU-Startups·9/4/2023

AU-Startups Proptech Watchlist West Africa (2)

Southern Africa Watchlist

12 Southern African Proptech Startups Transforming Property Management and Investment To Watch

With the influx of digital technology making it easy to find and get almost anything online, a large percentage of individuals are choosing to begin their real estate search and investment journey online. This shows how technology and the internet are revolutionizing how people interact in and with the real estate industry across Southern Africa. […]

AU-Startups·8/31/2023

Creativity

How Quiet Moments Lead to Creative Breakthroughs

In the relentless hustle of entrepreneurship, we often get caught up in the idea that the only way forward is to keep pushing harder, working longer hours, and staying connected around the clock. But here’s a truth that many founders overlook: sometimes, the best way to move forward is to simply step back. Solitude isn’t […]

AU-Startups·8/30/2023

Press Release

Africa Startup Festival 2023: Igniting Innovation and Entrepreneur Vision Across the Continent

Lagos, Nigeria – The Africa Startup Festival is in full swing and it promises to be innovative and inspiring. Scheduled for November 11th, 2023, the event is set to bring together visionaries, entrepreneurs, investors, and tech enthusiasts from across the African continent to celebrate innovation and drive the future of business. With the theme of […]

AU-Startups·8/29/2023

Ecosystem Insider

Issue #76: Lemfi Raises $33M in Series A, Zanifu Secures $11.2 Pre Series A Fund to Expand its Services to Small-Scale Distributors Across East Africa

Last week saw a calm pace of events in the African Startup Ecosystem but most Funders and founders decided to stay tight-lipped on the details of their deals. 3 of the 5 funding rounds featured undisclosed amounts. However, the two other deals were quite impressive. Lemfi had a successful Series A round, securing $ 33 […]

AU-Startups·8/28/2023

AU-Startups Proptech Watchlist West Africa

East Africa Watchlist

12 East African Proptech Startups Redefining Property Management and Investment To Watch

East Africa is home to a boisterous economy that’s fast-growing under the influence of technological advancement. Following trends in other sectors, technology is rewriting the methods of property construction, management, and investment in the region. The rise of prop-tech startups is reshaping the way people buy, sell, manage, and invest in real estate across the […]

AU-Startups·8/25/2023

Perks

AU-Startups Welcomes Formaloo as Ecosystem Partner

AU-Startups is excited to introduce our latest ecosystem partner, Formaloo, a groundbreaking no-code startup based in Estonia. Formaloo’s innovative platform empowers professional teams to build custom business apps without the need for coding expertise. With their recent seed funding round of €2 million, led by Change Ventures and featuring investors like Hyde Park Venture Partners, […]

AU-Startups·8/25/2023

Resources

9 Southern-African Logistics Startups Streamlining Supply Chains To Watch

The logistics industry in Southern Africa is ripe for disruption. The region is home to a growing economy and a rising middle class, which is driving demand for goods and services. However, the current logistics infrastructure is struggling to keep up with this demand, leading to delays, inefficiencies, and high costs. A number of startups […]

AU-Startups·8/22/2023

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AU-Startups·8/22/2023

Ecosystem Insider

Issue #75: d.light Secures $30M in Debt Securitization Facility, While VitruvianMD Raises $1.25M in Seed Extension Round

Last week, debt financing dominated the funding rounds, accounting for 50% of all funding deals recorded. Meanwhile, despite the current funding climate, solar energy companies continue to raise significant amounts; this week, d.light raised $30 million in a debt securitization facility from TBD Group. Funding VitruvianMD Funding round: Seed Extension II ($1.25 million) Investors: 27four […]

AU-Startups·8/21/2023