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The South is an astonishing region of the African continent. It’s mostly known for its plains, savannah, safari, and exotic wildlife, which makes it a magnet for tourists visiting the continent. But rich culture and beautiful nature aren’t the only things southern Africa has to offer. The region has in recent years produced several startups […]
AU Startups·22-03-2023
In the Age of Information, news media faces both unprecedented opportunities and significant challenges.
AU Startups·19-03-2023
Last week was a busy one for the African startup ecosystem. We had eight fundraises, an acquisition, and the launch of two startup funds. Let’s get into the details. Pre-Seed Conservio, a travel booking platform focused on Southern and Eastern Africa, has announced a $500K pre-Seed funding round led by Volce Capital. Founded in 2021 […]
AU Startups·17-03-2023
We have collated a list of newly available opportunities for African startup founders and venture builders below. Happy applications 🎉 Africa’s Business Heroes Prize Competition The Africa Business Heroes (ABH) grant is an initiative of the Jack Ma Foundation and Alibaba group. The competition provides avenues for African entrepreneurs to showcase their talents and ideas […]
While it seems like the vast majority of African tech unicorns are concentrated in the Northern and Western Regions of the continent, the East isn’t far behind in its contributions to technological development across the continent. Here, we’ve compiled a list of early-stage startups making waves in the region through innovative solutions and outstanding achievements. […]
AU Startups·15-03-2023
AU Startups·14-03-2023
Last week was especially slow in the African startup funding scene, with only two funding rounds recorded. Andela also acquired Qualified, a leading technical assessment platform, as it sought to rapidly increase its ability to source and assess technical talent. Funding Nuru, a clean energy company based in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, has […]
AU Startups·13-03-2023
Culture is the invisible force that shapes how a startup operates, grows, and succeeds. While product-market fit and funding are critical, the right company culture is what keeps a startup resilient, innovative, and high-performing. Building a strong culture isn’t about ping-pong tables or free snacks—it’s about defining core values, aligning your team, and creating an […]
AU Startups·10-03-2023
AU Startups·09-03-2023
Rotimi Thomas is the co-founder and CEO of SunFi, a fintech company that matches people in need of solar energy solutions with payment plans that work for them. He holds degrees in business administration and environmental management from Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business and Nicholas School of the Environment. Prior to SunFi, he co-founded […]
AU Startups·08-03-2023
Envisionit Deep AI is a healthtech startup that aims to revolutionize medical imaging diagnosis using artificial intelligence. With a vision to democratize access to diagnostic healthcare, Envisionit Deep AI aims to positively impact healthcare by utilizing advanced technology. The startup was founded by Dr. Jaishree Naidoo, Terence Naidu, and Andrei Migatchev, after Dr. Naidoo, a […]
Last week, we recorded four funding rounds, with Francophone Africa taking the spotlight. Startups from Morocco, Guinea, Senegal, and Nigeria raised funds. Seed Fleeti, a Senegalese fleet management startup, has received seed funding of $3.1 million (€3 million) from Newfund, Janngo Capital, PG Dev, and Proparco. Founded in 2020 by Iban Olçomendy and Gabriel Delerue, […]
AU Startups·06-03-2023
AU Startups·04-03-2023
The first two months of the year have been impressive for African startups, as we’ve recorded over 84 funding deals resulting in a total of $728.5 million raised in disclosed venture capital funding across the continent. This is a promising start to the year, especially as it represents a 16% increase from the total amount […]
AU Startups·03-03-2023
Google for Startups Black Founders Fund 2023 The Black Founders Fund is a product of Google’s Financial Support initiative for early stage Black/Latino founded startups across Africa, America and Europe. This iteration of the program primarily focuses on black founders in Africa. In addition to providing equity free cash awards (up to $150,000 per startup), […]
AU Startups·02-03-2023
AU Startups·27-02-2023
These entrepreneurs share how they found the diamond in the rough.
Last week was a little slower than previous weeks, with only five funding deals recorded. We did, however, record the year’s second mega-deal, with South African-based car subscription startup Planet42 raising $100 million in a mix of debt and equity. Seed Envisionit Deep AI, a South African medtech startup, has raised $1.65 million in seed […]
AU Startups·26-02-2023
Your company name should be obviously meaningful to your customers.
Several founders share their secrets to building a product roadmap.
AU Startups·25-02-2023
Sell your team on a new company name by following these four steps.
AU Startups·24-02-2023
