European VC Breega Bets on Nigerian Energy Startup PowerLabs in Latest Africa Push The Lagos-based startup is building the intelligence layer for Africa's byFatima OladunniApril 9, 2026
Renew Capital Bets on Embedded Finance for African SMEs With New Venture Lab Programme Announced at GITEX Africa 2026 in Marrakech, the EmFi Series targets founders byBetty WangariApril 9, 2026
Every Grant and Opportunity Open for African Founders This April — Ranked by Deadline From a $5,000 pitch competition closing this week to €200,000 in byBolu BabalolaApril 9, 2026
Innovate Pitch & Grant 2026 Returns With $5,000 in Funding for Africa’s Most Promising Startups Innovate has announced the return of its Pitch & Grant competition for 2026, byFatima OladunniApril 8, 2026
News Rest of the WorldMay 24, 2024 David Cohen returns as Techstars CEO, after Maëlle Gavet’s departure. David Cohen, co-founder of Techstars, has announced his return as Chief byBolu Babalola
Africa NewsMay 23, 2024 AfriLabs partners with Vault Hill to accelerate tech innovation across Africa and the Middle East. African hubs network AfriLabs and UAE-based blockchain company Vault Hill have byBolu Babalola
Africa NewsMay 23, 2024 Microsoft to invest $1 billion in Kenyan data center after Lagos closure. Tech giant Microsoft has announced a groundbreaking partnership with G42, the byBolu Babalola
News NigeriaMay 22, 2024 Nigeria Set to Launch 1.4 Petabyte Data Center in May. The Federal Government is poised to unveil a cutting-edge data centre with the byFatima Oladunni
Africa NewsMay 22, 2024 Egyptian fintech startup Bokra joins forces to launch a new platform for investing in gold, silver, and other precious metals. Egyptian fintech startup Bokra, known for its goal-based investment and savings byFatima Oladunni
Africa NewsMay 21, 2024 OpenseedVC secures initial $10 million for its European-African investment fund. OpenseedVC, a newly launched, operator-led venture capital firm, has reached the byMuhammed Mustapha
News NigeriaMay 21, 2024 Elon Musk’s Starlink becomes the third largest internet provider in Nigeria. The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) revealed that Starlink became the byFatima Oladunni
Africa NewsMay 20, 2024 Spiro Secures $50 Million Debt Facility from Afreximbank to Propel Sustainable Mobility in Africa. Spiro, the leading electric vehicle company in Africa, is thrilled to announce byFatima Oladunni
Africa NewsMay 20, 2024 Accion unveils $152.5 million fund to help small businesses go digital. Global non-profit Accion has unveiled the US$152 byMuhammed Mustapha
Africa NewsMay 17, 2024 Senegalese B2B e-commerce platform Maad secures $3.2 million fund. Senegalese logistics platform Maad, which focuses on informal retailers, has byFatima Oladunni
