Startups

With 8.5 million users and profitability in Egypt, MoneyFellows plans to launch in Morocco and explore other African and South Asian markets fuelled by $13 million in funding.


Seven African startups in the pharmacy space have been selected for the third cohort of Investing in Innovation (i3), where they will receive up to $225,000 in funding and gain access to a network of key healthcare decision-makers across Africa.


Supported by E3 Capital and Injaro Investments, Ghana-based startup Kofa has just raised $8.1m to power Africa’s clean energy future.


Glovo Nigeria and Salad Africa have partnered to provide SMEs on the Glovo app with up to ₦100 million in collateral-free loans.


OmniRetail secured $20m in Series A funding, co-led by Norfund and Timon Capital. The funding will strengthen OmniRetail’s plans to expand its B2B platform across West Africa.


GetEquity has reached profitability by shifting to local debt notes, processing over ₦500 million in transactions.



Twiga Foods makes key acquisition amid leadership changes, layoffs, and past financial disputes



Zimi, a South African startup, has raised $320,000 to test tech that lets electric vehicles send power back to the grid. This could be a game-changer for South Africa’s load-shedding crisis and the future of clean energy.







UK-based DPI has assumed control of Egypt’s $105 million Nclude Fund, a move that shifts fintech investment leadership in North Africa. Backed by previous high-profile investments in Moniepoint and MNT-Halan, DPI’s entry reinforces its commitment to Africa’s digital economy and financial inclusion.



Umba, a digital bank in Kenya, has raised $5 million in debt financing from Star Strong Capital to expand its loan portfolio after seeing rapid growth thanks to strong demand for vehicle and SME loans.


Moroccan fintech PayTic has secured $4 million in funding to accelerate the growth of its payment automation platform with plans to expand into North and Sub-Saharan Africa.


With over $51 million in funding cut by the U.S. Africa Development Foundation, African startups and SMEs may face fresh challenges. As foreign aid dries up, the call for local, sustainable financing is louder than ever.


MoneyFellows raises $13m to digitise traditional savings and expand beyond Egypt

MoneyFellows raises $13m to digitise traditional savings groups and expand beyond Egypt, starting with Morocco later this year.

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Seven African pharmacy startups to receive up to $225K from i3

Seven African pharmacy startups will receive up to $225,000 in grant funding from the i3 programme, which supports the scaling of healthtech innovations across the continent.

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Ghana-based energy startup Kofa secures $8.1m to expand across East and West Africa

Kofa, a Ghana-based energy startup, has raised $8.1 million to expand its AI-powered battery-swapping network across urban Africa, boosting clean, reliable energy access. This marks a major step for Africa’s renewable energy sector.

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Glovo and Salad Africa partner to provide financing worth ₦100m for SMEs

Techstars-backed Salad Africa has signed a new partnership that will see it provide up to ₦100 million in financing for Glovo merchants in Nigeria.

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OmniRetail secures $20m to expand across West Africa

OmniRetail has raised $20m in a Series A led by Norfund and Timon Capital, with Ventures Platform, Aruwa Capital, Goodwell Investments, and Flour Mills of Nigeria also participating.

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How GetEquity became profitable by shifting from equity to debt investments

GetEquity, a Nigerian equity crowdfunding platform, has achieved profitability by pivoting to debt notes. The platform has processed over ₦500 million since introducing debt notes.

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Aproko Doctor’s healthtech startup wants to be the first point of health contact for Africans

Chinonso Egemba, known as Aproko Doctor, is teaming up with Jesse Benedict to launch AwaDoc, a healthtech startup. The duo are betting on his massive following, WhatsApp, and AI to improve healthcare access for Nigerians.

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​Twiga Foods acquires three FMCG distributors amid internal turmoil

Twiga Foods has acquired three FMCG distributors in Kenya to expand its reach, even as it grapples with leadership exits, layoffs, and a recently resolved debt dispute.

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Nigerian govtech startups bringing innovation to public services

From tracking public spending to monitoring elections, these Nigerian startups are using technology to make government more transparent, efficient, and responsive to citizens’ needs.

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Zimi wants to supply power to South Africa’s national grid with $320,000 funding

South African startup Zimi has secured $320,000 to pilot tech that turns electric vehicles into mobile power stations, offering a potential fix for South Africa’s energy woes through vehicle-to-grid innovation.

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Vendease shut down Ghanaian operations in 2024 despite high demand

Vendease entered the Ghanaian market in 2022 after securing a Series A round, but exited two years later as it struggled to meet demand for its eCommerce services.

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Reconstructing the past through tech: How Historiar is making history cool

Tunisian startup, Historiar is transforming the way everyone interacts with historical sites and periods by reconstructing the past with 3D remodelling and artificial intelligence.

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5 agritech startups transforming the Nigerian agriculture scene

Meet five agritech startups transforming Nigerian farming with tech. But one insecurity still stands in their way. Here’s how they’re pushing through.

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Minimum share capital for foreign companies in Nigeria: What you need to know

Whether you’re an investor, a startup founder, or a consultant advising clients on foreign company incorporation in Nigeria, getting a firm grip on this requirement is key to a smooth market entry.

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Who’s building what in Enugu’s startup ecosystem?

Enugu state is one of Nigeria’s growing tech hub, with startups ranging from fintechs to sustainable energy, the city is set to become one of Nigeria’s most innovative places.

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Moniepoint investor takes over Egypt’s $105M Nclude with new venture fund

Moniepoint investor, Development Partners International, has taken over Egypt’s Nclude Fund, marking a major leadership shift and strengthening its African footprint.

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From selling video games to building Trove Finance: The many lives of Oluwatomi Solanke

Oluwatomi Solanke has built three startups in a decade, but it’s Trove Finance Finance, a pioneering investment platform, that he’s best known for. In this article, he reflects on past failures, building with purpose, and how Trove Finance quietly hit profitability.

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Umba secures $5m debt facility to grow loan book in Kenya

Umba, a digital bank in Kenya, has secured $5M in funding from Star Strong Capital to grow its loan book. With a sixfold revenue increase driven by vehicle and SME financing, the fintech is poised to expand its offerings and solidify its position in Kenya’s market.

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Moroccan fintech PayTic secures $4M to expand payment automation across Africa

PayTic, a Moroccan fintech startup, has raised $4 million to scale its payment automation solutions across North and Sub-Saharan Africa.

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$51m USADF funding cut to African startups reignites calls for self-reliance

USADF’s $51M funding cut reveals African startups’ overdependence on foreign aid, prompting urgent calls for local, sustainable financing to support businesses.

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With 8.5 million users and profitability in Egypt, MoneyFellows plans to launch in Morocco and explore other African and South Asian markets fuelled by $13 million in funding.


Seven African startups in the pharmacy space have been selected for the third cohort of Investing in Innovation (i3), where they will receive up to $225,000 in funding and gain access to a network of key healthcare decision-makers across Africa.


Supported by E3 Capital and Injaro Investments, Ghana-based startup Kofa has just raised $8.1m to power Africa’s clean energy future.


Glovo Nigeria and Salad Africa have partnered to provide SMEs on the Glovo app with up to ₦100 million in collateral-free loans.


OmniRetail secured $20m in Series A funding, co-led by Norfund and Timon Capital. The funding will strengthen OmniRetail’s plans to expand its B2B platform across West Africa.


GetEquity has reached profitability by shifting to local debt notes, processing over ₦500 million in transactions.



Twiga Foods makes key acquisition amid leadership changes, layoffs, and past financial disputes



Zimi, a South African startup, has raised $320,000 to test tech that lets electric vehicles send power back to the grid. This could be a game-changer for South Africa’s load-shedding crisis and the future of clean energy.







UK-based DPI has assumed control of Egypt’s $105 million Nclude Fund, a move that shifts fintech investment leadership in North Africa. Backed by previous high-profile investments in Moniepoint and MNT-Halan, DPI’s entry reinforces its commitment to Africa’s digital economy and financial inclusion.



Umba, a digital bank in Kenya, has raised $5 million in debt financing from Star Strong Capital to expand its loan portfolio after seeing rapid growth thanks to strong demand for vehicle and SME loans.


Moroccan fintech PayTic has secured $4 million in funding to accelerate the growth of its payment automation platform with plans to expand into North and Sub-Saharan Africa.


With over $51 million in funding cut by the U.S. Africa Development Foundation, African startups and SMEs may face fresh challenges. As foreign aid dries up, the call for local, sustainable financing is louder than ever.