African Startup Ecosystems 2026: South Africa Leads as Cape Town Surges Ahead
South Africa has retained its position as Africa’s leading startup ecosystem on a per-capita basis, according to the
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2025 Guide to African Startup Liquidity: Insights from the Stears-VP Index
African startups are entering a defining moment in their pursuit of liquidity, as venture capital (VC) availability expands, exit opportunities
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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
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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
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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
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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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