Africa’s $146.75m January: What Startup Funding Says About a Continent in Transition African startups raised at least $146 byBolu BabalolaFebruary 3, 2026
GoCab Raises $45M to Build the Financial Plumbing for Africa’s Gig Economy—And It’s Already Profitable London-based startup scales drive-to-own vehicle financing across West Africa, byBolu BabalolaFebruary 3, 2026
Nigeria Dethroned: Kenya Seizes Africa’s Startup Funding Crown as the “Giant of Africa” Stumbles For the first time in modern African tech history, Nigeria—the self-proclaimed byBetty WangariFebruary 3, 2026
The CBN’s Fintech Report: A Masterclass in Listening—But Will Nigeria Actually Execute? A critical analysis of "Shaping the Future of Fintech in Nigeria: Innovation, byBolu BabalolaFebruary 3, 2026
Africa NewsSeptember 24, 2024 Goodwell invests in Uganda’s Agent Banking Company. Uganda’s Agent Banking Company (ABC), a technology-driven financial services byFausat Abiola
Africa NewsSeptember 24, 2024 US-Based VC Firm Sultan Ventures Acquires Egyptian Angel Syndicate. Sultan Ventures, a US-based venture capital firm specializing in early-stage byBolu Babalola
Africa NewsAugust 22, 2024 Egypt’s T-Vencubator Expands with New Investment Initiative. Egypt’s T-Vencubator, a pioneering venture capital firm and incubator, has byMuhammed Mustapha
Africa NewsAugust 13, 2024 Uganda’s UTel to Receive $225 Million Boost from Dubai-Based RCC. Uganda Telecommunications Corporation Limited (UTel) is poised for a significant byBolu Babalola
Africa NewsJune 18, 2024 AfriLabs and UM6P Join Hands to Accelerate African Entrepreneurship. African hubs network AfriLabs and Moroccan university-owned investment firm UM6P byBolu Babalola
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
News NigeriaFebruary 26, 2024 Uber commits $100 million to back Moove’s growth. Uber Technologies Inc byBolu Babalola
Africa NewsJanuary 16, 2024 Ezdehar Invests $10M in Egyptian Yodawy, Securing a Minority Stake. Ezdehar, an Egyptian private equity firm, has successfully acquired a minority byMuhammed Mustapha
Africa NewsJanuary 15, 2024 Lapaire Eyecare in Ivory Coast Raises $3M for African Expansion. Ivory Coast-based eyecare startup Lapaire secures $3 million in equity funding byMuhammed Mustapha
Africa NewsJanuary 10, 2024 EIB invests $30m in Seedstars Africa to foster innovation across the continent. Seedstars Africa Ventures secures a $30 million equity investment from the byMuhammed Mustapha
