Startup News
Woliz Raises $2.2 Million to Digitize Morocco’s Informal Retail Economy and Unlock a New Future for Small Merchants
Moroccan startup Woliz has secured $2.2 million in pre-seed funding in a landmark move aimed at transforming one of the country’s most vital yet...
Algeria’s Condor Group Launches Operations in Egypt, Eyes Local Manufacturing and Regional Expansion
Algeria’s Condor Group has officially launched its brand in Egypt, signalling a new phase in the company’s regional expansion strategy that focuses on investment,...
LakiPay Launches LakiRemit to Reduce Transfer Costs, Speed Up Cross-Border Payments, and Support Africa’s Online Creators
Ethiopian payment startup, LakiPay Financial Technologies S.C. has launched a new digital remittance platform aimed at reducing transfer costs, speeding up cross-border payments, and...
Flutterwave Acquires Nigerian Open Banking Startup, Mono, in $25–40 Million All-Stock Deal
Flutterwave, one of Africa’s largest payments companies, has acquired Nigerian open banking startup, Mono, in an all-stock transaction valued between $25 million and $40...
Investa Farm: This Kenyan Startup is Using Stablecoins to Provide Credit Access to Smallholder Farmers in Africa
Kenyan agri-finance startup, Investa Farm, is using stablecoin-powered lending backed by real farm produce to provide access to affordable and reliable credit for smallholder...
What Investors Look for in Early-Stage Startups – A Comprehensive Guide
Understanding what investors look for in early-stage startups is critical for founders seeking funding. Early-stage investment is not just about a promising idea; investors...
How to Expand Your Startup Globally – A Comprehensive Guide
Expanding beyond your home market is one of the most significant milestones in a company’s journey. This guide on how to expand your startup...
Product-Market Fit for Startups: What It Is and How to Achieve It
Understanding and achieving product-market fit for startups is one of the most critical milestones in building a successful company. It means that your product...
CofluenXa Onboards 1,900 Creators and 650 Brands in Just Three Months – What This Means for African Startups
Nigerian influencer marketing startup, CofluenXa, has disclosed its early performance metrics in a year-in-review post on LinkedIn, revealing that it has onboarded over 1,900...
Tech Founders Slam Glovo Over ‘Unprofessional Conduct’ Following Corporate Ewa Food Safety Outcry
The controversy surrounding Glovo Nigeria’s alleged impersonation of Lagos-based food vendor, Corporate Ewa has escalated beyond a single business dispute.
It is drawing sharp criticism...
At 17, Nigeria’s Charis George Is Building iCOVE to Empower Africans and Redefine How the Continent Builds Startups
When Charis George describes his work, he does not use the language of precocity. He does not say he is gifted, or exceptional. He...
Egypt’s MNT-Halan Sets Sights on $5b Financing Portfolio, IPO, and Decacorn Status as It Scales Egypt’s Fintech Frontier
Egyptian fintech heavyweight MNT-Halan is accelerating its expansion plans, targeting a 40% increase in its financing portfolio to between $4.5 billion and $5 billion...
