Startups & Ideas
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African Markets’ Resilience in the Face of FX Volatility and Inflationary Pressures
In 2023, African markets faced FX volatility, inflation, and funding challenges. Despite this, the African business ecosystem matured, emphasizing profitability over growth, and showcasing growth-stage deals.
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EIB Global Announces Major Investment in African Entrepreneurship
EIB Global's $30 million in Seedstars Africa Ventures I boosts African startups, focusing on digital technology and basic needs.
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MEST Africa Opens Applications for Class of 2025 Entrepreneurship Program
MEST Africa's fully funded 2025 program offers comprehensive training for aspiring tech entrepreneurs in software development
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Wasoko and MaxAB merge, Transforming African E-commerce and Retail
Wasoko and MaxAB, leading African e-commerce firms, merge to transform the continent's informal retail sector, expanding reach.
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MEST Africa Unveils Top 5 Tech Startups in Equity Challenge
Top 5 startups announced for MEST Africa's $50K challenge, showcasing innovation in fintech, health, edtech across Africa.
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Sky.Garden Returns & Rebrands with KES 250 Million from Lipa Later
Sky.Garden relaunches with Kshs 250 million Lipa Later investment, expanding e-commerce and social commerce in Kenya.
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Amini raises $4M for AI-driven African environmental data solutions
Nairobi-based Amini secures $4M seed funding for AI and satellite tech targeting Africa's environmental data gap
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Bigstore eCommerce Site Launches in Kenya with Undisclosed Investor Funding
Bigstore, a new eCommerce platform in Kenya, launches with angel funding, revolutionizing online shopping with diverse products.
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Endeavor Kenya Unveils ScaleUp Program to Boost High-Impact Entrepreneurs in East Africa
Endeavor Kenya launches ScaleUp Program for high-growth East African entrepreneurs %%sep%% Technology News, Startups, Opinions, Reviews
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Kenyan Entrepreneur Secures US$250,000 in Prestigious Africa’s Business Heroes Competition
Kenyan Thomas Njeru wins US$250,000 in Africa’s Business Heroes Prize, showcasing Kenya's entrepreneurial talent on a continental scale.
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Kenyan Tech Startup MPost Relocates Headquarters to Rwanda, Eyes Expansion
Kenyan startup MPost relocates from Nairobi to Rwanda, leveraging supportive tech environment for African market expansion.
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Pitch Your Innovation at the Africa Tech Summit Nairobi, 2024
Africa Tech Summit Nairobi 2024 opens applications for tech ventures to pitch and connect with global investors.
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Latitude59 comes to Africa with Nairobi Edition Scheduled for December 6
Latitude59 tech event in Nairobi fosters African digital innovation, connecting startups with global opportunities and investments.
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Aquarech Secures $1.7M Funding to Empower Kenya’s Fish Farmers
Aquarech, Kenya's innovative fish farming platform, secures $1.7 million for improving small-scale farmers' productivity & sustainability.
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Meet the Top 5 Innovative Startups in the Irish Tech Challenge South Africa 2023
Five innovative South African startups selected for Irish Tech Challenge 2023, receiving funding, Ireland networking tour, and support.