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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MarketForce, a Kenyan startup, has launched Chpter, a social commerce platform, following the shutdown of RejaReja, its B2B eCommerce platform, due to profitability issues. This move comes over two years after raising $40 million in Series A.
Spatialedge, a South African AI-driven software company, has received $3 million from the Hlayisani Growth Fund to help accelerate product launch.
In this article, seasoned startup lawyer Omoruyi Edoigiawerie sheds light on the often overlooked issue of co-founder conflicts killing promising startups in the Nigerian tech ecosystem. He also shares 4 common pitfalls to avoid.
Sim Shagaya is easily one of the most experienced entrepreneurs in Nigeria’s startup scene having founded and led Dealdey, Konga, uLesson, E-motion, and Miva University. In this interview, he shares lessons learned from his two decades as an entrepreneur.
Kenyan insurtech startup Pula has secured a $20 million Series B round led by BlueOrchard through its InsuResilience strategy, allowing more African farmers to benefit from the company’s insurtech solutions.
WeBuyCars, a South African used car company, lists on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, opening R20 per share at a market capitalisation of R8.34 billion ($444 Million).
As part of its Series B round, Kenya-based climate tech startup SunCulture secured $12 million from InfraCo Africa and Savant Group to enhance its solar irrigation solution in sub-Saharan Africa, joining other investors like Netflix’s ex-CEO and former Google chairman.
A month after Renew Capital launched its latest pan-African tech fund, Renew Venture Lab Fund 2, the impact investment firm has made its first investment in Ghana, supporting Affinity, a local fintech company.
African tech-driven beauty startup Zuri has received its initial institutional tech investment from Launch Africa Ventures for pan-Africa expansion.
Panache Ventures, a Canadian venture fund, has partnered with African fintech Kora to help African tech founders access venture capital funds.
Remedial Health, a Nigerian healthtech startup, has unveiled an updated version of its app with a digital POS and barcode scanner to drive business growth and profitability for healthcare businesses in Africa.
ThriveAgric, a Nigerian-based agritech company, is partnering with Dutch Acorn Rabobank to equip 30,000 small-scale farmers to generate $56 million in carbon credits.
Pezesha, a Kenyan fintech startup, and MarketForce, a B2B eCommerce platform, have reached an out-of-court settlement following months of legal proceedings. MarketForce will repay its debts with intangible assets valued by Pezesha.
Techstars-backed Jump n Pass has signed a deal with Justrite Superstore to activate its mobile self-checkout services at all Justrite outlets in Nigeria. The startup enables customers skip queues by scanning items with a smartphone and paying online.
Nigerian fintech startup PiggyVest could go public “in a few years,” according to its CEO, Somtochukwu Ifezue.
YouScribe, in collaboration with Digital Virgo and MTN, has expanded its services to Ghana as part of its multilingual digital library initiative. YouScribe, in collaboration with Digital Virgo and MTN, has expanded its services to Ghana as part of its multilingual digital library initiative.
Launched in January 2024, Rivia, a Ghanaian healthtech startup, has acquired Waffle, a SaaS company, to improve operations.
Roam, a Kenyan electric mobility company, has partnered with Mogo, a financial solutions startup, to provide financing packages to interested electric motorcycle buyers.
As part of its commitment to invest in 1,000 African startups by 2033, Kenya’s Baobab Network, an early-stage investor that supports African startups, has acquired Reflector Marketing, a strategy and branding agency.
Sim Shagaya, a serial entrepreneur and the founder of uLesson, an edtech platform, plans to launch the Honey Badger Fund to support African entrepreneurs.