The Complete Tech & Startup Glossary for Founders and Investors
As Africa’s startup ecosystem accelerates, founders, investors and operators are set to encounter an ever-expanding universe of jargon, metrics
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The Complete Tech & Startup Glossary for Founders and Investors
As Africa’s startup ecosystem accelerates, founders, investors and operators are set to encounter an ever-expanding universe of jargon, metrics
• 9 min read
How to Build a Startup ESOP in Africa: A Complete Founder’s Guide
In Africa’s fast-shifting startup landscape, founders are rediscovering a truth long understood in Silicon Valley: ownership is the strongest
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Anti-Dilution Strategies for Startups: A Complete Guide
In a funding landscape where valuations are tightening and competition for quality capital is accelerating, anti-dilution protection has become one
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Start-up vs SME: Why Most African Founders Shouldn’t Seek Venture Capital
Venture capital (VC) has become the default ambition for many African founders, but the uncomfortable truth is that most businesses
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2025 Guide to African IP Laws for Startups and Investors
As Africa’s innovation economy accelerates, intellectual property (IP) has become one of the most decisive factors influencing whether a
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The 2025 Startup Growth and Profitability Guide
In 2025, the startup ecosystem finds itself in a new era. One where capital is no longer abundant, valuations have
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2025 Guide to the Tunisia Startup Act: Benefits, Funding & Investor Opportunities
Across Africa, the rise of the startup economy continues to reshape local industries, attract global capital and redefine what’s
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From Fintech to Frontier Tech: How South Africa Can Unlock Its Next Innovation Wave
South Africa has become something of a fintech powerhouse. Over the past decade, a generation of founders has reimagined payments,
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From Cash to Chat: How Loop Is Revolutionising WhatsApp Payments in Africa
Just after sunrise in a Cape Town suburb, a minibus taxi pulls up outside a family home. The driver leans
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Cabo Verde Startup Ecosystem 2025: Tech Hub Growth, Funding and VC Opportunities
The island-archipelago of Cabo Verde (Cape Verde) is rapidly establishing itself as one of West Africa’s most promising tech-frontiers.
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Ghana Startup Ecosystem 2025: Top Sectors, Funding Trends & Policy Insights
Ghana, long recognised for its gold and political stability is increasingly carving out a reputation as a rising African innovation
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Kenya Startup Bill 2025: What Investors and Founders Need to Know
Taking a trip through Africa’s policy network and its most prominent startup ecosystems, has led us to one of
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Egypt Startup Ecosystem 2025: Funding, Sectors and VC Trends
Egypt’s startup ecosystem has rapidly emerged as one of the most dynamic and promising in Africa, fuelled by a
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2025 VC Pitch Deck Guide: How African Funds Raise Capital from LPs
For startup founders, the pitch deck is a well-known necessity and an essential for communicating vision, traction and opportunity to
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Nigeria’s Startup Act: A 2025 Guide for Startups and Investors
The digital economy in Africa is one that is filled with complexities, red-tape and regulatory bureaucracy, which can be quite
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Top Startup Sectors in Nigeria: 2025 Investor Guide
When it comes to Africa’s startup ecosystem, the big four regions – South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya and Egypt – continue to
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Baobab Venture Partners: Reinventing Startup Governance in South Africa
South Africa is home to many venture capital (VC) firms, however, with a growing number of startups there is definitely
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Startups
The 2025 Startup Growth and Profitability Guide
In 2025, the startup ecosystem finds itself in a new era. One where capital is no longer abundant, valuations have
• 10 min read
From Fintech to Frontier Tech: How South Africa Can Unlock Its Next Innovation Wave
South Africa has become something of a fintech powerhouse. Over the past decade, a generation of founders has reimagined payments,
• 7 min read
From Cash to Chat: How Loop Is Revolutionising WhatsApp Payments in Africa
Just after sunrise in a Cape Town suburb, a minibus taxi pulls up outside a family home. The driver leans
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Nigeria’s Startup Act: A 2025 Guide for Startups and Investors
The digital economy in Africa is one that is filled with complexities, red-tape and regulatory bureaucracy, which can be quite
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Venture Capital
2025 VC Pitch Deck Guide: How African Funds Raise Capital from LPs
For startup founders, the pitch deck is a well-known necessity and an essential for communicating vision, traction and opportunity to
• 8 min read
Nigeria’s Startup Act: A 2025 Guide for Startups and Investors
The digital economy in Africa is one that is filled with complexities, red-tape and regulatory bureaucracy, which can be quite
• 8 min read
Baobab Venture Partners: Reinventing Startup Governance in South Africa
South Africa is home to many venture capital (VC) firms, however, with a growing number of startups there is definitely
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How to Start a Tech Startup in Africa (2025 Guide)
Starting a business is not the same in all African countries, and the same can be said for starting a
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Fintech
From Cash to Chat: How Loop Is Revolutionising WhatsApp Payments in Africa
Just after sunrise in a Cape Town suburb, a minibus taxi pulls up outside a family home. The driver leans
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Sanlam Fintech Accelerator Now Open
The Sanlam Foundation, in partnership with business development specialist Edge Growth, has opened applications for the Sanlam Group ESD Accelerator
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How One Developer Turned SARB’s Fragmented Data into a User-First Dashboard
Finding a reliable resource for key South African economic stats can be challenging. To solve this issue, developer Karl-Alexander Meier
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Flutterwave Launches 2-day Virtual Accelerator for Young Africans
Fintech firm Flutterwave has launched Flutterwave Accelerate, a free, two day workshop aimed at equipping young Africans with in-demand tech
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Sourcefin and the Black Management Forum announce three-year partnership
The Black Management Forum (BMF) and Sourcefin have signed a three-year partnership aimed at enhancing access to financial resources and
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Stitch Secures $55 Million in Latest Funding Round
Local fintech Stitch has secured an additional $55 million in funding to enhance its end-to-end payment solutions for businesses across
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Happy Pay Partners with Peach Payments to Expand BNPL in South Africa
Happy Pay has entered into a strategic partnership with Peach Payments to broaden its buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) offering across South Africa.
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Yoco Unveils Largest-Ever Product Release to Power Small Business Growth in South Africa
Yoco has today announced the largest product release in its history at Yoco Next: Digital Product Showcase – an online event
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AI
Mustek Invests R7 Million in Local AI Marketplace Startup Business AI
Mustek acquires 51% stake in SA-based AI marketplace startup Business AI and posts improved FY25 margins despite revenue drop.
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AI Startups in Africa: Investment, Innovation & Talent Trends (2025)
Africa’s artificial intelligence (AI) startup ecosystem is gaining momentum and rapidly evolving, presenting a unique blend of untapped investment
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Botlhale AI: Pioneering Inclusive African Language Tech for AI Growth
Botlhale AI is putting African languages at the centre of AI innovation. Discover how this SA startup is building responsible, scalable NLP tools for real-world impact. Read more.
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A Practical Guide to Building AI Agents for your Startup
The world of technology is changing rapidly, from artificial intelligence (AI) to cybersecurity. Of the many AI variants, one that
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