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Africa has over the years displayed remarkable entrepreneurial capacity. Within the last decade, there has been a notable rise in the number of entrepreneurial ventures driven by visionary founders who are building solutions to the continent’s unique challenges and creating opportunities for global impact. These trailblazers are architecting the future of African innovation through their […]
AU-Startups·7/22/2025
The African startup ecosystem continues to show remarkable dynamism as we close out H1 2025 and enter into the second half of the year. This last week brought significant developments across multiple fronts: Egyptian fintech Valu made headlines with its public debut on the Egyptian Exchange, backed by Amazon’s investment, while Nigeria’s Chowdeck strategically acquired […]
AU-Startups·6/30/2025
The world of work is evolving rapidly, and with it, the way companies manage their people. In Africa, a new generation of HRTech startups is redefining what it means to support, empower, and retain employees, from payroll automation to financial wellness, workforce analytics, and HR systems built for deskless or blue-collar workers. This curated watchlist […]
AU-Startups·6/18/2025
Radar
A South African HR and payroll startup.
SnapScan
Mobile payments provider SnapScan acquired HR and payroll startup Radar.
FaidiHR
Kenyan startup automates payroll and HR processes for African businesses.
Gebeya
Gebeya is an Ethiopian freelance platform connecting African talent with businesses.
Qualified
A technical skills assessment platform that certifies top engineering talents.
Paynas
A digital platform transforming how employers manage, pay, and guarantee financial wellness to their employees.
HEDG
HEDG offers a savings management platform providing pension plans for employees in the MENA region.
Zedny
