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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After bagging a degree in agricultural engineering from the University of Nigeria, Alex Onyia decided to become a software developer. Today, his edtech startup operates in three continents with plans for expansion.
Nigerian healthtech startup, Pharmarun, recently received $10,000 in equity-free funding at the Pitch2Win 2023 competition. The female co-founders and best friends of 20 years walk us through the startup’s operations.
Nigerian-born mobility fintech company, Moove, has raised $76 million in new funding to build the largest tech-driven financial services platform for mobility entrepreneurs.
Kenyan logistics startup, Sendy, is reportedly ceasing operations and considering selling its assets. This move follows several layoffs made by the company since 2022.
Egyptian pharmaceutical marketplace, Auto Cure, has been acquired by Grinta for an undisclosed amount.
Talents Arena has raised $750,000 from UI Investments and several Saudi Arabian and Egyptian angel investors to fuel expansion across the Middle East and North Africa.
Glovo is now Chicken Republic’s exclusive delivery partner in Nigeria, and has its eyes on replicating it in Ghana.
With more than 20 years of experience between them, Damilola Thompson and Olaide Olusoji-Oke are building Diligence Africa to help founders and investors make safer investments.
REdimension Capital has hit the first close of its proptech fund, with more than $10 million raised from Rand Merchant Bank, Investec Property Fund, and other investors.
Kenyan agritech startup, FarmWorks, has secured $4.1 million in a pre-Series A round to bolster its data analytics skills and use AI to improve production and impact planting and lending decisions.
CatalyzU (formerly Young African Catalysts) has been accepted into Techstars Toronto as it bids to train and place African talents in non-technical jobs across the globe.
Mastercard has partnered with Alerzo, a Nigerian B2B eCommerce platform, to empower Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) by offering digital payment solutions, financial education, and credit access.
Nigerian healthtech startup, Clafiya has disclosed $610,000 in pre-seed funding to fuel its expansion, invest in product development, and hire fresh tech talent.
Following widespread reports of insecurity on ride-hailing platforms, Bolt and Uber have introduced audio recording features, but will this reduce insecurity during trips?
Businesses across Africa spend hours tracking and reconciling their finances, but Flex Finance provides a platform that enables them to track, automate, and reconcile their finances.
Startup founders are always searching for the best way to promote their startups, and building in public offers huge benefits. In this article, Victor Fatanmi shares his thoughts on its suitability for startups and tips founders can use to increase its effectiveness.
Nigerian insurtech startup, MyCover.ai, has raised $1.25 million pre-seed to support its internal operations and tech talent, invest in its proprietary technology, and strategically expand its operations into additional African markets.
Founded in 2020, Nigerian-based HR tech startup, Propel, raises $2.74 million in seed funding to expand its ecosystem of communities, scale its community platform, and introduce new client offerings.
Small businesses in Africa provide more than 80% of the continent’s jobs but do not often use technology in their operations. Moosbu wants to change it with an all-in-one tool for SMEs.
After 18 months of working with cross-border payments startup, Payday, Ogechi Yvonne Obike has announced her intention to step down as the company’s Chief Operating Officer (COO).