Institutional investors are rapidly becoming the dominant force behind debt financing for African start-ups, reshaping a ...

The first half of 2025 has been kinder to African start-ups compared to the same period last year, with firms gaining increased access to funding from global investors. But a growing shift toward debt ...

Despite its potential for boosting growth and development, pan-African integration lags the rest of the world, with intra-continental commerce accounting for just around 15% of Africa’s global trade.

As 2024 came to a close, a new milestone was reached in Africa’s tech scene: Two new unicorns were minted back-to-back. The Nigerian fintech Moniepoint and the South Africa-based TymeBank joined seven ...

The thriving African startup market is well-positioned to become a pillar of the continent's digital economy, fostering local innovation through relevant solutions to societal challenges. According to ...

Through both private firms and government agencies, Japanese venture capital (VC) investment is emerging as a notable force in Africa’s high-growth industries such as fintech, climate tech and ...

Last year, funding into African startups edged past $2 billion, returning to pre-pandemic levels and presenting a mixed bag as expected. Signs suggest 2025 will follow the cautious trends of the past ...

Cameroonian start-up boss Serge Boupda made a polished pitch Thursday to a room packed with potential investors in Paris, but he knows a solid business plan does not guarantee interest for firms ...