Startups
Spotlighting emerging tech startups, innovative solutions, and the entrepreneurs behind them. Learn about the next big thing in the tech industry here.
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Bridgetown Research Lands $19M to Scale AI Agents for Private Equity and Consulting
Bridgetown Research raised $19M to expand AI-powered business research, using proprietary data and expert interviews to accelerate strategic decision-making.
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Jasiri Growth Accelerator Opens Applications for Startups in Kenya and Rwanda
Jasiri Growth Accelerator offers $75,000 funding, mentorship, and support to startups in Kenya and Rwanda. Apply now via the Accelerator…
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Gozem Raises $30M in Series B Funding to Transform Mobility and Fintech in Africa
Gozem secures $30M to expand its Super App, enhance mobility, e-commerce, and fintech services across Francophone Africa, driving digital transformation.
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12th Sankalp Africa Summit: Billions in Investment, Innovation & Startup Growth to be Unlocked in Nairobi
Nairobi hosts the 12th Sankalp Africa Summit 2025, gathering 1,500+ leaders to drive investment, innovation, and funding for African startups.
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Tether Leads $10M Investment in MANSA to Solve Liquidity Gaps in Global Transactions
MANSA secures $10M funding led by Tether to expand stablecoin-based liquidity solutions, enhancing cross-border payments in emerging markets.
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Pitch Your Startup & Win up to $12,500 at ‘Founders Connect Live Nairobi’
Founders Connect Live Nairobi brings 300+ tech leaders together to unlock capital, foster partnerships, and drive East Africaβs startup growth.
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Inside Intreensic: The New Payments Training Hub Shaping Africaβs Fintech Future
Intreensic launches to bridge Africaβs payments skills gap, offering structured fintech education, global certifications, and industry consulting. Learn how this…
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Winners Announced for the Africa Tech Summit Awards 2025
Africa Tech Summit 2025 recognized top tech innovators across Africa, highlighting advancements in AI, fintech, health tech, climate tech, and…
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Madica Pours $800K into African Startups, Fueling Innovation in AI, HealthTech, and Mobility
Madica invests $800K in four African startups, expanding into North Africa, supporting AI, healthcare, and mobility innovation with structured mentorship.
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Raenest Raises $11M to Strengthen Nigeria, Kenya, and Expand to US & Egypt
Raenest raises $11M Series A to expand multi-currency banking, enhance cross-border payments, and scale operations across Africa, the US, and…
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Startups Invited to Pitch at AfricArena 2025 Johannesburg SummitΒ
AfricArena 2025 Johannesburg Summit invites startups to pitch, with bootcamps, networking, and investment opportunities. Applications open for startups, speakers, sponsors.
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Kenyan, Nigerian, and South African Startups Can Now Apply for Vertoβs $10,000 Global Business Award
Verto launches a $10,000 Global Business Award to support early-stage startups in Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa for international expansion.
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i3 Shifts Focus to Growth-Stage African Healthtechs for 3rd Cohort Amid U.S. Aid “Stop-Work” Directive
i3 shifts focus to support 5-7 growth-stage African healthtechs with $225K grants, responding to U.S. aid directive.
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SC Ventures and Yabx Invest $10 Million to Launch Furaha, Expanding Purpose-Driven Financing in Africa
SC Ventures and Yabx invest $10 million in Furaha to expand AI-driven purpose-driven lending, starting with education financing in Africa.
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55 Finalists Announced for the Inaugural Africa Tech Summit Awards 2025
Africa Tech Summit Awards 2025 announced 55 finalists across 11 categories, recognizing innovative companies shaping Africaβs tech landscape. Winners revealed…
