Startups
In nearly a decade, hundreds of entrepreneurs have emerged with innovative startups across the African continent. We provide insights on their experiences and highlight the activities of investors who fund them.
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Many startups don’t fail because of bad products but because they never figure out how to sell and scale them. Clarus is building the GTM systems that help founders turn great ideas into repeatable growth.
After exiting Goldman Sachs in 2021, Moore Dagogo-Hart built Cognito Systems out of Six Labs after scaling Zap Africa to Now, the startup is betting on AI and blockchain infrastructure to ensure Africa isn’t left behind in the global intelligence race.
inDrive has launched in-app advertising in Nigeria, adding a new revenue stream as ride-hailing platforms face pressure on commissions, driver earnings, and long-term sustainability.
After 25 years in tech and consulting, Seyi Akamo is building, Turog, the invisible infrastructure that powers Africa’s $65 billion digital banking revolution
Paystack is expanding beyond payments into lending after acquiring Ladder Microfinance Bank. The deal gives the Stripe-owned fintech a banking licence, allowing it to offer loans, hold deposits, and launch new financial services in Nigeria
From logistics and fintech to AI and climate tech, these African startups are tackling real problems and shaping the continent’s next wave of innovation.
Terra Industries, a Nigerian defence startup run by 22-year-old Nathan Nwachuku, has raised $11.75 million, with Palantir co-founder Joe Lonsdale’s 8VC leading the round.
In Nigeria, finding a good plumber or technician often depends on who you know and some luck. Tunde Ebohon set out to change that. With years of business experience, he built Wrkman to bring trust, structure, and opportunity to the informal service economy.
Flutterwave has acquired Mono, but at the same time, it now owns an infrastructure most of it rivals depend on, here’s what it means.
Most startup exits look great in headlines, but the reality is more complex. Cash vs stock, preferences, earnouts, and strategic fit determine who really benefits.
Learn 9 practical strategies to get your startup featured, boost credibility, and earn brand mentions without spending heavily on PR.
Sora Technology has raised an additional $2.5 million to scale its use of drones and AI in combating malaria across Africa.
Flutterwave has acquired Mono in a rare multi-million dollar deal. Techpoint Africa confirms that the value is significantly higher than Mono’s $17.5 million total funding, bringing the deal closer to $40 million.
Healthtechs in Nigeria are faced with bottlenecks such as fragmented payer systems, regulatory fog, and uncertain exit pathways —similar hurdles that fintechs battled with between 2015 and 2017.
The US sells Nigeria military equipment under strict conditions at premium prices, then the US and other external capital prevent Nigerian startups from building alternatives.
From why accelerators matter to how founders should choose the right programme, this article breaks down the role of startup accelerators in Africa and profiles 10 of the most important programmes shaping the continent’s next generation of startups.
GoLemon’s partnership with Chowdeck promises faster delivery, but it may quietly hand over initiative, turning GoLemon from a destination into a supplier.
Founded by three young Nigerians who experienced Lagos’ rent shock firsthand, Ule Homes is challenging Nigeria’s broken rental system by turning lump-sum rent into manageable monthly payments.
When Nigerian startups end up selling airtime, it is usually taken as evidence of innovation gone wrong when in fact, it reflects a rational adjustment to unforgiving market economics.
BGIS wrapped up its 2025 programme in Lagos with the premiere of Women Who Build, spotlighting 14 women-led startups and ending with a Deal Day where founders pitched directly to investors.