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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Startups
Explore funding rounds, investment opportunities, and the latest innovations from African startups.
South African Startup Community Wolf Receives R8 million in Funding
Local WhatsApp-based safety platform Community Wolf has secured an R8 million (approximately £340,000) investment, in a funding round
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Top SA Startups to Watch in 2025
The startup ecosystem in South Africa is thriving in 2025, ranking 52nd globally - ahead of countries like Serbia. South Africa’
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African Startups Defy Odds: April 2025 Funding Surge Hits $343M
African startups raised $343 million across 30+ deals in April 2025, marking a 43% year-on-year increase and signalling
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Why Customer Experience Is Crucial for Startup Success
Tech companies build innovative products, solutions and apps that bring convenience into our lives. When scaling and developing, new tech
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Applications Open for 2025 BRICS Women’s Startup Contest
Applications are now open for the 2025 BRICS Women’s Startups Contest, organised by SEBRAE under Brazil's BRICS
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How to Build a Successful Tech Startup in South Africa
South Africa’s tech startup ecosystem is thriving. With over 33 000 startups – more than 2 000 of which have
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Innovation City Names Top 10 Pitch Finalists
Innovation City in Cape Town has announced the top 10 finalists for its Startup of the Year Competition. The finalists
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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
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How a South African Startup Engineered AI for the Toughest Healthcare Environments
What if life-saving diagnostic tools could fit in the palm of your hand—and work just as well in
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Applications Open for TIA x Savant Seed Fund
Applications for the seed fund run by technology incubator Savant in partnership with the Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) are officially
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PropTech Innovator Launchbase Achieves R4.8 Billion in Sales
Launchbase has reported a significant milestone of over R4.8 billion in property sales using its proprietary software and creative
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Applications Open for Africa Tech Week Awards
Applications for the 7th annual Africa Tech Week Awards are open. The ceremony aims to educate African countries on the
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