South African Fintech Startup Stitch Raises $55 Million to Expand Payments Infrastructure Across Africa

Stitch, a South Africa-based payments infrastructure startup founded in 2021, has successfully raised $55 million…

South African Startup Zimi Raises $320,000 to Explore Using EVs as Mobile Power Stations

Zimi a South African electric vehicle (EV) charging startup has raised $320,000 (R6 million) in…

Moneda Invest Africa and meCash Join Forces to Boost SME Financing with the Launch of “Musa”

Moneda Invest Africa has joined forces with meCash to transform Africa’s financial ecosystem, focusing on…

New Caribbean venture capital fund invests in a Jamaican early-stage company.

Caribbean Venture Capital Fund (CVCF), a newly established VC fund backed by the Development Bank…

Startbutton’s Francophone launch enables businesses to expand into the region seamlessly—no local entity required.

Francophone Africa is an increasingly attractive market for startups due to its growing middle class…

SeamlessHR secures a $9 million Series-A extension, backed by the Gates Foundation and Helios Venture.

SeamlessHR, a Nigerian HR tech company, has successfully secured a $9 million Series-A extension, according…

Experts Encourage Startups to Harness Africa’s $300 Billion Digital Potential

Startups play a crucial role in driving Africa’s digital transformation, experts have emphasized. “Africa’s digital…

Key Developments in Kenya’s Startup Ecosystem in 2024 and Startups to Watch in 2025

In 2024, Copia, a B2C e-commerce startup, and iProcure, a B2B agritech startup, entered administration…

Billboxx Secures $1.6M Funding to Simplify Business Payments Across Africa

At the heart of Nigeria’s thriving tech ecosystem, Billboxx is making waves with a mission…

Moroccan Mobility Startup Enakl Raises $1.4 Million in Pre-Seed Funding

Enakl, a pioneering mobility startup based in Morocco, has successfully raised $1.4 million in a…