African Startup Funding in 2026: Is Equity Investment Returning?
African startup funding reached $2.16 billion in the first nine months of 2026, remaining broadly stable year on year.
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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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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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GRC Is Critical for African Startups to Scale and Fundraise (2025 Guide)
Over the past decade, Africa’s startup ecosystem has changed from a promising frontier to a critical engine of innovation
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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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How SA Startups Can Scale into Africa: What Investors Want
When it comes to scaling into Africa, South African startups are increasingly looking beyond borders for growth and scaling into
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PURA Beverages Secures R260M Funding to Drive Global Expansion
South African-founded beverage company PURA Soda (PURA) has raised R260 million in funding to scale its global footprint and
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Airnergize Capital Fund I: CleanTech Investment in Africa
A new player in South Africa’s venture capital ecosystem is making waves by focusing on clean, sustainable technologies that
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Contactable Raises $13.5M to Scale Digital ID Platform Across Africa
Johannesburg-based digital identity (ID) and eKYC provider Contactable has raised $13.5 million (approx. R230 million) in a funding
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Understanding the 2 & 20 VC Fee Model: A Guide for Startups and Investors
In the world of venture capital, few terms are as widely recognised - or as frequently debated - as the 2 &
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Top Funded Startups in Africa (2019–2025): Key Trends and Insights
In recent years, Africa’s startup ecosystem has become a dynamic and increasingly attractive market for venture capital (VC), driven
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