Funding
Insights into funding strategies, startup investment trends, and financial advice for emerging companies.
- Startups
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.
- Startups
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 Africa’s startup growth.
- Startups
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.
- Startups
Startups Invited to Pitch at AfricArena 2025 Johannesburg Summit
AfricArena 2025 Johannesburg Summit invites startups to pitch, with bootcamps, networking, and investment opportunities. Applications open for startups, speakers, sponsors.
- Startups
Kenyan, Nigerian, and South African Startups Can Now Apply for Verto’s $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.
- International
ZuriQ Raises $4.2M to Revolutionize Quantum Computing by Breaking Scalability Barriers
ZuriQ raises $4.2M to revolutionize trapped-ion quantum computing with scalable two-dimensional architecture, unlocking industrial-scale quantum applications.
- Startups
Africa Tech Summit Nairobi 2025: 10 Ventures Selected for Investment Showcase
Africa Tech Summit Nairobi 2025 selects 10 innovative African startups to showcase solutions for funding and partnerships, fostering tech ecosystem…
- International
Synthesia Secures $180 Million Series D to Lead AI Video Revolution in Enterprise Communications
Synthesia raises $180M in Series D funding, advancing AI video innovation, global expansion, and enterprise communication transformation.
- Startups
Juicyway Raises $3M to Transform Cross-Border Payments in Africa with Stablecoin Technology
Juicyway raises $3M to revolutionize Africa's cross-border payments using stablecoin technology, enabling faster, cheaper transactions and unlocking currency liquidity.
- News
Kenya Leads $379M African Startup Funding Growth with Black Founders Fund Impact
The Black Founders Fund Alumni Summit highlights $379M raised, 6,000 jobs created, and 61% growth, empowering African startups.
- Startups
Visa Backs African Fintech Growth with Investments in Leading Startups
Visa invests in four African fintechs from its accelerator program, reinforcing its commitment to digital transformation, financial inclusion, and innovation…
- Startups
Janngo Capital Closes Africa’s Largest $78M Gender-Equal Tech Fund to Boost African Startups
Janngo Capital closed its $78M fund, Africa’s largest gender-equal tech VC, supporting African startups focused on gender equality, tech, and…
- Startups
BasiGo Secures $42 Million to Scale Electric Public Transport Across Sub-Saharan Africa
BasiGo secures $42 million to scale electric buses across East Africa, expanding sustainable public transport with strategic funding and partnerships.
- Startups
Two Kenyan Companies Among Global Finalists for Prestigious £1 Million Earthshot Prize
Two Kenyan companies, d.light and Keep It Cool, are finalists for the £1 million 2024 Earthshot Prize in climate innovation.
- Startups
Why Reporting is Now Critical for Startup Survival in Africa – Insights from Wimbart’s 2024 Report
Wimbart’s 2024 report reveals growing investor-startup communication gaps in Africa, highlighting increased reporting demands, trust issues, and shifting priorities.