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Tag: Africa

Fintech Startups

South African Anti-Fraud Startup Orca Secures $2.35M Seed Round to Protect Emerging Market Payment Rails – Launch Base Africa

Orca, a South African fintech startup developing fraud prevention software for emerging markets, has raised a $2.35m seed round. The…

March 9, 2026
Fintech Startups

[Kenya] Fintech startup Power Financial Wellness extends healthcare services to its users in new partnership with Penda Health – Africa Business Communities

[Kenya] Fintech startup Power Financial Wellness extends healthcare services to its users in new partnership with Penda Health  Africa Business Communities…

March 8, 2026
Cybervergent Secures $3M Seed Funding to Expand AI-Driven Compliance Platform in Africa – TechAfrica News
AI Tech Startups

Cybervergent Secures $3M Seed Funding to Expand AI-Driven Compliance Platform in Africa – TechAfrica News

The funding will support Cybervergent’s expansion in Africa and the Middle East, while further developing its AI capabilities to operationalize…

March 6, 2026
Noah, NALA launch stablecoin network to speed cross-border payments into Africa
Fintech Startups

Noah, NALA launch stablecoin network to speed cross-border payments into Africa

Fintech startups Noah and Nafolo are launching virtual bank accounts in euros and U.S. dollars backed by stablecoins for remote…

March 5, 2026
How Nigerian ed-tech startup TITA is helping schools make timetabling more efficient – Disrupt Africa
Educational Startups

How Nigerian ed-tech startup TITA is helping schools make timetabling more efficient – Disrupt Africa

Nigerian ed-tech startup TITA is helping schools solve a problem most people overlook — academic scheduling and student coordination. “In…

March 5, 2026
Nigeria’s VC Slowdown: Normalization or Warning Sign? – Tech In Africa
Fintech Startups

Nigeria’s VC Slowdown: Normalization or Warning Sign? – Tech In Africa

Nigeria was the only top-four African market to record declining equity funding in 2025. Every other major ecosystem grew. The…

March 3, 2026
Powering Innovation and Economic Growth in Africa | africa.com
Fintech Startups

Powering Innovation and Economic Growth in Africa | africa.com

Data snapshot: Africa’s tech ecosystem in 2026 $3–4 billion raised annually by African startups in recent years, even amid global…

March 2, 2026
Fintech Startups

African Startup Funding in Early 2026: More Money, Less Venture – Launch Base Africa

African startups raised more capital in the first two months of 2026 than in the same period a year earlier.…

March 2, 2026
Zimbabwe’s New Tech Regulations: What Changes for Crypto, Mobile Money, and Startups in 2026 – Tech In Africa
Fintech Startups

Zimbabwe’s New Tech Regulations: What Changes for Crypto, Mobile Money, and Startups in 2026 – Tech In Africa

Zimbabwe’s 2026 tech regulations introduce sweeping changes for cryptocurrencies, mobile money, and startups. Key updates include new licensing requirements, increased…

February 28, 2026
Zap Africa cuts 44% of workforce in AI-driven restructuring 
AI Tech Startups

Zap Africa cuts 44% of workforce in AI-driven restructuring 

Zap Africa, a Nigerian cryptocurrency startup, cut 44% of its workforce in February 2026, cutting staff across its design, operations,…

February 28, 2026
Fintech Startups

FINTECH AFRICA | Nigerian Startup, Grey, is the Latest African Fintech to Roll Out Stablecoin Payments – BitKE

FINTECH AFRICA | Nigerian Startup, Grey, is the Latest African Fintech to Roll Out Stablecoin Payments  BitKE Source link

February 28, 2026
Safaricom Innovation Strategy 2026: AI, M-Pesa Expansion, and Kenya’s Startup Ecosystem Growth – Tech In Africa
AI Tech Startups

Safaricom Innovation Strategy 2026: AI, M-Pesa Expansion, and Kenya’s Startup Ecosystem Growth – Tech In Africa

Safaricom is transforming itself from a telecom company into a leader in Africa’s digital economy with a bold $500 million…

February 27, 2026
Week 9’s Biggest Startup Funding Rounds in Africa & the Middle East, Led by Spiro, as E-mobility and Fintech Drew the Biggest Checks
Fintech Startups

Week 9’s Biggest Startup Funding Rounds in Africa & the Middle East, Led by Spiro, as E-mobility and Fintech Drew the Biggest Checks

Startups across Africa and the Middle East raised a combined $99.5 million this week, based on disclosed funding rounds tracked by Techloy,…

February 27, 2026
Healthcare Startups

Senegal’s Sovereign-Backed Fund Oyass Doubles Down on Healthtech Eyone with $1.7m Injection – Launch Base Africa

Dakar-based digital health startup Eyone Medical has secured an additional 1 billion CFA francs ($1.7m) from Oyass Capital, the investment…

February 27, 2026
Top Fintech Startups in Rwanda to Watch (2026 Edition) – Tech In Africa
Fintech Startups

Top Fintech Startups in Rwanda to Watch (2026 Edition) – Tech In Africa

Rwanda’s fintech scene is booming, with over 41 active startups and $1 billion in funding as of early 2026. The…

February 25, 2026
Rwanda Fintech Funding 2026: Key Deals, Investor List, and Why Kigali Is Winning – Tech In Africa
Fintech Startups

Rwanda Fintech Funding 2026: Key Deals, Investor List, and Why Kigali Is Winning – Tech In Africa

Rwanda is solidifying its position as one of Africa’s most dynamic fintech hubs. By leveraging forward-thinking policies, streamlined licensing, and…

February 24, 2026
AI Regulation in Africa 2026: New Laws, Compliance Risks, and Startup Opportunities – Tech In Africa
AI Tech Startups

AI Regulation in Africa 2026: New Laws, Compliance Risks, and Startup Opportunities – Tech In Africa

Africa’s AI landscape has transformed dramatically by 2026. With 44 countries adopting data protection laws and 38 establishing enforcement authorities,…

February 24, 2026
Top 7 MedTech Startups In South Africa | TechRound
Healthcare Startups

Top 7 MedTech Startups In South Africa | TechRound

The medtech ecosystem in South Africa is quickly becoming one of the most active in all of Africa. Local startups…

February 24, 2026

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Robinhood Launches Venture Fund for Retail Investors - Sharecafe
Fintech Startups

Robinhood Launches Venture Fund for Retail Investors – Sharecafe

March 9, 2026
Fintech Startups

Women-led Startups Cross 8,000 In India, Raise $23 Bn: Report – BW Disrupt

[ad_1] Women-led Startups Cross 8,000 In India, Raise $23 Bn: Report  BW Disrupt [ad_2] Source link

March 9, 2026
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Fintech Startups

Startup hiring set to rise in FY26 as AI talent demand grows

March 9, 2026
South Africa’s NjiaPay raises $2.1 million for expansion
Fintech Startups

South Africa’s NjiaPay raises $2.1 million for expansion

March 9, 2026

EdTech Startups Update

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Educational Startups

Galgotias University Student Keshav Madan builds AI-powered Automation Startup Saivyy Technologies – The Wire

[ad_1] Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India (NewsVoir) Galgotias University is proud to announce another student achievement in its culture of…

March 9, 2026
'Fertile ground': How an OSU professor built one of Oregon's most valuable startups - Philomath News
Educational Startups

‘Fertile ground’: How an OSU professor built one of Oregon’s most valuable startups – Philomath News

March 8, 2026
AWS spotlights 50 early-stage startups shaping the future of education technology through the GSV Cup | Amazon Web Services
Educational Startups

AWS spotlights 50 early-stage startups shaping the future of education technology through the GSV Cup | Amazon Web Services

March 6, 2026
The new opportunity for edtech startups: building AI-native tools for educators
Educational Startups

The new opportunity for edtech startups: building AI-native tools for educators | Startups Magazine

March 6, 2026

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  • Startup hiring set to rise in FY26 as AI talent demand grows
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Sports Startups

Startup Scorability wants to revolutionize college sports recruiting as NIL takes off – MSN

March 7, 2026
Sports Startups

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March 7, 2026
Sports Startups

Startup Scorability wants to revolutionize college sports recruiting as NIL takes off – MSN

March 6, 2026
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Sports Startups

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Sports Startups

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March 4, 2026
Temple: $54 Million Raised For Elite Athlete Wearable Startup
Sports Startups

Temple: $54 Million Raised For Elite Athlete Wearable Startup

March 4, 2026
AI Tech Startups

Legal Tech Startup PettyLawsuit Introduces AI Legal Services to Rebuild Small Claims Court, Expanding Access to Justice for Users

March 9, 2026

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March 9, 2026
Exclusive: Nitro Commerce Acquires Zodiac Labs AI To Offer Quick Commerce Analytics
AI Tech Startups

Exclusive: Nitro Commerce Acquires Zodiac Labs AI To Offer Quick Commerce Analytics

March 9, 2026

Ecommerce tech startup Point AI raises $5.3 million in round led by Yali Capital – MSN

March 8, 2026
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