Fintech and Logistics Dominate African Start-up Funding in H1 2026
African startups raised $1.35 billion in the first half of 2026 (excluding exits), but the headline figure masks an
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Explore funding rounds, investment opportunities, and the latest innovations from African startups.
Standard Bank Invests R400m in Paymenow to Expand EWA in Africa
The Standard Bank Group (Standard Bank) has extended a R400 million working capital facility to local earned wage access (EWA)
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Stitch Acquires Efficacy Payments to Launch Direct Card Clearing in SA
Local fintech Stitch has acquired Efficacy Payments, a digital payments company that specialises in card acquiring and cash deposit solutions.
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Startup Profile: How AURA Is Disrupting Emergency Response with Smart Tech
In a world where emergency response can be the difference between life and death, South African startup AURA is stepping
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Equity vs Debt Funding for Startups: SAFEs, Valuation & Dilution Explained
When it comes to funding a startup, most founders immediately think of equity investments. Debt financing, by comparison, remains a
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Wave Secures €117M to Expand Mobile Money in Africa
African financial services startup, Wave Mobile Money (Wave), has secured €117m (+$2.4 billion) in debt financing to expand its
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Legal Essentials for SA Startup Founders: Vesting & Cap Tables
At StartupClubZA’s recent Founder Day in Johannesburg, a legal masterclass - hosted by Adrian Dommisse of Dommisse Attorneys unpacked some
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Google Selects 15 African AI Startups for 2025 Accelerator Programme
Google has announced the 15 African startups selected for its Google for Startups Accelerator: Africa Class 9 programme. These startups
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Grindstone Ventures, MIC Back Chicken Bar in Female Founder Startup Fund
Grindstone Ventures and the Mineworkers Investment Company (MIC) have announced the first participant of their female founder funding programme: Chicken
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Key Challenges South African Startups Face in Going Global
South African startups are securing increasing interest from venture capitalists (VCs), angel investors, government-backed initiatives and private equity. While
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Open Access Energy Raises $1.8M to Scale SA Energy Tech
Local startup Open Access Energy (OAE) has secured $1.8 million in seed funding to scale its platform and meet
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Google.org Awards R35 Million to WeThinkCode for AI Skills Training in Africa
South African tech academy WeThinkCode has secured R35.4 million in funding from Google.org to scale its artificial intelligence
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How to Raise Startup Funding Without Revenue in 2025
So, you have a great business idea - you believe it’s the next best thing since sliced bread. You’ve
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