African startups secure $250 million in October, bolstered by Moniepoint’s Series C
African startups collectively raised $250 million in funding in October, driven by a significant $110 million Series C round from ...
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Fintechs lead as African startups raise $138 million in September 2024—Report
African startups announced a total of $138 million in September 2024, encompassing equity, debt, and grants.
Only three female-led African startups make top 100 fundraising since 2019—Report
The latest report by Africa: The Big Deal, which tracks investments in the continent’s startups has revealed that only three female-led ...
Nigeria accounts for 14% as African startups raise $56 million in August 2024 – Report
A single raise by Nigerian fintech, Waza, gave the country a 14% share of total funds raised by African startups ...
Google-backed African startups have raised $266 million in 3 years – Report
African startups backed by the Google for Startups Black Founders Fund have collectively raised $266 million from VCs in the ...
Why African startups need to launch in multiple countries – Tizeti CEO
According to him, skyrocketing exchange rate has been a major issue for African startups, especially, when they have to provide ...
TLcom Capital raises $154 million to boost investments in African startups
TLcom Capital also plans to deploy significant capital into female-founded African tech startups, similar to TIDE Africa Fund I
Netflix founder, ex Alphabet CEO, lead $27M funding for African Solar Irrigation Startup
The billionaire co-founder of Netflix Inc., Reed Hastings, and Eric Schmidt, the former chief executive officer of Alphabet Inc., have ...
UK invites African tech startups to apply for its Pathfinder Awards
The UK’s Department for Business and Trade (DBT) has opened applications for African tech startups to participate in its Unicorn ...
African startups raised $217 million in February 2024 -Report
Startups across Africa raised a total of $217 million in February 2024, representing a 182% increase when compared with January.
