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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Stay up-to-date on the rapidly evolving tech landscape in Africa. Get insights into local innovations, policy changes, and the individuals driving digital transformation across the continent
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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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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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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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 accelerate
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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 round
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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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