Startups

Innovate Africa to host World Product Day 2025 in Lagos, featuring prototype pitches, career fair, and $2,000 prize.

Testsigma introduces autonomous AI testing and new Test Management suite, aiming to unify and speed up QA workflows.

Kofa raises $8.1M to expand its AI-driven battery network in Ghana and Kenya, reshaping urban energy access in Africa.

Seven African startups to receive up to $225K each from i3 to scale pharmacy-focused healthtech innovations across 19 countries.

Google opens 2025 Africa Accelerator for AI startups offering equity-free support and $350K in Cloud credits.

Young African innovators won the ATU Africa Innovation Challenge in Nairobi for AI solutions addressing key continental challenges, receiving training…

AI tutor that aced UPSC goes public: SigIQ.ai raises $9.5M to offer elite education at the cost of computation.

Sabou Capital, a new SME-focused fund, will invest up to $1.5 million in 25 African businesses across West and Central…

Series, an AI-powered iMessage platform, raised $3M to help Gen Z students build meaningful, bias-free connections through AI Friends.

Ndovu democratizes investing in Kenya with low minimums, mobile integration, and diverse options like U.S. stocks, ETFs, and bonds.

Supervised, a new AI startup by Metaco's founders, has launched from stealth to redefine enterprise management. Their platform extends manager…

Kenya’s tech ecosystem took center stage on 21st March 2025 as Safaricom, alongside its partners, hosted the inaugural Spark Accelerator…

Alitheia Capital and Goodwell Investments exit Baobab Nigeria after 12 years, marking significant growth in financial inclusion and microfinance expansion.

ClearGrid raises $10M to revolutionize MENA's debt collection with AI, improving borrower engagement, resolution speed, and financial system efficiency.

Five Kenyan innovators shortlisted for the 2025 Africa Prize, showcasing AI, renewable energy, and agritech solutions tackling Africa’s challenges.