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The African startup ecosystem, especially the mobility, clean energy, and fintech sectors, gained additional momentum last week with investors doubling down on participation in these thriving industries. Highlights include Anda’s €3M seed for Angolan motorcycle taxis, Sawa Energy’s €2.5M solar expansion, and nextProtein’s €18M Series B in Tunisia. These deals signal sustained investor appetite for […]
AU-Startups·11/13/2025
In many parts of the world, finding someone is as simple as typing an address into a navigation app. But in Africa, where 440 million people, roughly one in three, lack a formal address, the reality is different. Ask a typical African how you can find them, and you’ll likely get a description like, “Just […]
AU-Startups·5/6/2025
International Women’s Day is set apart to celebrate all women globally for their remarkable efforts and contributions to improving the world. It’s been said that women are the backbone of society, the strength of families, and the architects of the future. This retort concisely encapsulates the crucial role women play in modern development. This year’s […]
AU Startups·3/9/2024
Welcome to this week’s review of the funding rounds in the African startup space. We are currently doing a bit of house-keeping, which is why we were unable to release this issue yesterday. Expect great news from us soon! If you’re new here, welcome to AU-Startups. We help keep you updated on happenings within the […]
AU Startups·9/2/2022
Pulley
Pulley provides tools for startups to manage their cap table.
Kudi
Kudi changed its name to Nomba to expand its services to more businesses.
BetDemand
A DeFi platform offering no-loss crypto staking for predicting game outcomes.
Laboremus
B2B fintech company creating financial technology solutions for clients in East Africa and Europe.
Masa Finance
Hybrid credit protocol and decentralized credit bureau.
Kwaba
Fintech startup providing savings, loans, and installment payments for homes.
Radar
A South African HR and payroll startup.
SnapScan
Mobile payments provider SnapScan acquired HR and payroll startup Radar.
