Startups

Wowzi, Kenyan tech firm, selected for Diageo's Fusion programme to innovate digital consumer experiences globall

Kenya's Ilara Health secures $4.2M pre-Series A for healthcare digitization and expansion across Kenya and beyond.

Kenyan innovators Amos Kimani and Royford Mutegi shortlisted for the 2024 Underdog Tech Award for tech startups.

Visa's Africa Fintech Accelerator in Nairobi showcases startups from 18 countries, fostering innovation with mentorship and investment opportunities.

ICANN Grants $10 million to Kenyan innovators for projects enhancing secure, accessible Internet infrastructure, applications open March to May 2024.

Village Capital and Standard Chartered partner to fund women-led start-ups, addressing gender gaps in entrepreneurial financing

Africa Tech Summit Nairobi 2024 showcases 10 startups, fostering investment and innovation in diverse African tech sectors.

Spark Accelerator by Safaricom, M-PESA Africa, and Sumitomo Corporation launches, empowering early-stage Fintech and Content startups for growth.

In 2023, African markets faced FX volatility, inflation, and funding challenges. Despite this, the African business ecosystem matured, emphasizing profitability…

EIB Global's $30 million in Seedstars Africa Ventures I boosts African startups, focusing on digital technology and basic needs.

MEST Africa's fully funded 2025 program offers comprehensive training for aspiring tech entrepreneurs in software development

Wasoko and MaxAB, leading African e-commerce firms, merge to transform the continent's informal retail sector, expanding reach.

Top 5 startups announced for MEST Africa's $50K challenge, showcasing innovation in fintech, health, edtech across Africa.

Sky.Garden relaunches with Kshs 250 million Lipa Later investment, expanding e-commerce and social commerce in Kenya.

Nairobi-based Amini secures $4M seed funding for AI and satellite tech targeting Africa's environmental data gap