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Speedinvest Launches Dedicated MEA Fund Backed by Mubadala, QIA, and EIB Global – Tech In Africa
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Speedinvest Launches Dedicated MEA Fund Backed by Mubadala, QIA, and EIB Global – Tech In Africa

European venture capital firm Speedinvest has formalised its long-running commitment to the Middle East and Africa with the launch of…

April 20, 2026
Visa Opens Applications for Cohort 6 of its Africa Fintech Accelerator
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Visa Opens Applications for Cohort 6 of its Africa Fintech Accelerator

The accelerator is built to provide selected startups with structured support that combines mentorship, technical enablement, and market access. Visa…

April 20, 2026
Fintech Startups

Apply For Visa Africa Fintech Accelerator Program 2026 – Tech Build Africa

Apply For Visa Africa Fintech Accelerator Program 2026  Tech Build Africa Source link

April 18, 2026
Five MENA Deep-Tech Startups Touch Down in Silicon Valley for Propeller’s First-Ever Kernel Camp – Tech In Africa
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Five MENA Deep-Tech Startups Touch Down in Silicon Valley for Propeller’s First-Ever Kernel Camp – Tech In Africa

A venture capital firm with roots in the MENA region has brought its most ambitious cross-border bet to life, landing…

April 17, 2026
Africa Tech Summit London Returns With Focus On Fintech, AI And Cross-Border Growth – TechRound
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Africa Tech Summit London Returns With Focus On Fintech, AI And Cross-Border Growth – TechRound

The countdown is on: Africa Tech Summit London is heading back to the London Stock Exchange on May 29, marking…

April 17, 2026
Fintech startup Hub2 is the payment infrastructure for Francophone Africa’s financial sector – Disrupt Africa
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Fintech startup Hub2 is the payment infrastructure for Francophone Africa’s financial sector – Disrupt Africa

Fintech startup Hub2 is the payment infrastructure for the financial sector in Francophone Africa, and is already active in 12…

April 16, 2026
NectarFi Closes $170K Pre-Seed to Build a Full-Stack On-Chain Financial Life for Crypto Users – Tech In Africa
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NectarFi Closes $170K Pre-Seed to Build a Full-Stack On-Chain Financial Life for Crypto Users – Tech In Africa

A Nigerian startup born from a hackathon has closed a pre-seed round and launched publicly, aiming to replace the fragmented,…

April 15, 2026
Visa’s Africa Fintech Accelerator Crosses 100-Startup Milestone and Opens Sixth Cohort – Tech In Africa
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Visa’s Africa Fintech Accelerator Crosses 100-Startup Milestone and Opens Sixth Cohort – Tech In Africa

Visa’s Africa Fintech Accelerator has reached a landmark moment, crossing the threshold of 100 startups supported since its launch and…

April 15, 2026
South Africa’s Refiant AI Raises $5 Million to Make Artificial Intelligence Leaner and Less Energy-Hungry – Tech In Africa
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South Africa’s Refiant AI Raises $5 Million to Make Artificial Intelligence Leaner and Less Energy-Hungry – Tech In Africa

A South Africa-founded startup is making the case that the AI industry’s default answer to the energy crisis — building…

April 15, 2026
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Egpyt's INVIA Bags $1.2M To Replace Fragmented SME Tools With An AI Business OS – Tech Build Africa

Egpyt’s INVIA Bags $1.2M To Replace Fragmented SME Tools With An AI Business OS  Tech Build Africa Source link

April 15, 2026
Visa Africa Fintech Accelerator Hits Milestone 104 Startups Supported, Launches New Cohort – TechAfrica News
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Visa Africa Fintech Accelerator Hits Milestone 104 Startups Supported, Launches New Cohort – TechAfrica News

Marking a major milestone for the program, Visa also announced that the accelerator has now supported more than 100 startups…

April 15, 2026
Visa Opens Applications in Egypt for Cohort 6 for the Visa Africa
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Visa Opens Applications in Egypt for Cohort 6 for the Visa Africa

38 • The Visa Africa Fintech Accelerator just completed Demo Day for Cohort 5 at GITEX Africa in Morocco• The…

April 15, 2026
Qualcomm Selects 10 Startups for 2026 Make in Africa Mentorship Program – TechAfrica News
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Qualcomm Selects 10 Startups for 2026 Make in Africa Mentorship Program – TechAfrica News

The selected startups were chosen from over 1,200 applications spanning 45 countries, reflecting growing interest in technology-driven solutions addressing Africa’s…

April 14, 2026
Visa Showcases 18 High-Potential African Fintech Startups at GITEX Africa Demo Day
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Visa Showcases 18 High-Potential African Fintech Startups at GITEX Africa Demo Day

Visa has spotlighted 18 promising fintech startups from 10 African countries during its Cohort 5 Demo Day, held at GITEX…

April 14, 2026
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Europe’s Investors Rally Behind New Push to Fund Africa’s AI Startups – Launch Base Africa

French state-backed initiative Digital Africa is pooling resources with a consortium of major European and African investors to back early-stage…

April 14, 2026
Visa Africa Accelerator Program 2026 (Cohort 6) for Fintech Startups
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Visa Africa Accelerator Program 2026 (Cohort 6) for Fintech Startups

1 Application Deadline: May 17th, 2026 Applications are now open for the 2026 Visa Africa Accelerator Program. Unlock your startup’s…

April 13, 2026
Visa Africa Fintech Accelerator Surpasses 100 Startup Milestone – Catalysing Growth. Connecting Entrepreneurs. Transforming Africa.
Fintech Startups

Visa Africa Fintech Accelerator Surpasses 100 Startup Milestone – Catalysing Growth. Connecting Entrepreneurs. Transforming Africa.

Africa’s fintech sector has reached a new inflection point as the Visa Africa Fintech Accelerator has now supported 104 startups…

April 13, 2026
Visa Africa Fintech Accelerator Reaches 100 Startups
Fintech Startups

Visa Africa Fintech Accelerator Reaches 100 Startups

Visa has unveiled 18 high-growth fintech startups from 10 African countries at the fifth cohort Demo Day of its Africa…

April 13, 2026

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Flutterwave, Moove drive Nigeria’s $635m startup funding
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Flutterwave, Moove drive Nigeria’s $635m startup funding

October 21, 2026
Loops Raises $3.5m Seed to Unify AI Commerce Tools for Retailers | The Fintech Times
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Loops Raises $3.5m Seed to Unify AI Commerce Tools for Retailers | The Fintech Times

October 21, 2026
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Dallas Fintech Startup Zippy Raises $20M to Accelerate Lending Platform for Manufactured Homes

October 21, 2026
Fintech Startups

Pennant secures $5m seed to modernise proxy voting with AI

October 21, 2026

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Columbus startup Tandem uses technology to staff child care classrooms with substitutes
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Columbus startup Tandem uses technology to staff child care classrooms with substitutes

October 21, 2026
Educational Startups

‘Weird And Maybe Uninvestable’: How Reach Capital Spots Its Venture Winners – Crunchbase News

[ad_1] ‘Weird And Maybe Uninvestable’: How Reach Capital Spots Its Venture Winners  Crunchbase News [ad_2] Source link

October 21, 2026
GJU Hosts Startup Alley 2026 with 44 Participating Companies
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GJU Hosts Startup Alley 2026 with 44 Participating Companies

October 21, 2026
Educational Startups

Penn State Brandywine’s Nicky Grantland Gains Hands-On Experience at AI Startup Agent23 – PHILADELPHIA.Today

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October 21, 2026

Recent News

  • Curebay funding: Healthtech startup Curebay raises Rs 100 crore funding led by IvyCap Ventures – The Economic Times
  • Ex-Marine and Microsoft vets launch Watchtower Labs with $35M to bring AI to military logistics – GeekWire
  • Flutterwave, Moove drive Nigeria’s $635m startup funding
  • Legal AI Startup Legora Lands $550M at $8.8B Valuation
  • Loops Raises $3.5m Seed to Unify AI Commerce Tools for Retailers | The Fintech Times

Sport Startups Update

Sports Startups

This Startup Wants to Pay Sports Fans for Watching Games. The Bigger Bet Is What Their Attention Is Worth – Inc.com

October 21, 2026
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October 20, 2026
Sports Startups

USF-founded startup tests personalized hydration tracker with student-athletes

October 20, 2026
Sports Startups

Nvidia wins fast-growing AI startup Modal for new central processors – KWSN

October 19, 2026
Sports Startups

Irish live scoring startup Anyscor expands into US grassroots sports market – Irish Tech News – Irish Tech News

October 19, 2026
Sports Startups

Irish live scoring startup Anyscor expands into US grassroots sports market – Irish Tech News – Irish Tech News

October 19, 2026

Ex-Marine and Microsoft vets launch Watchtower Labs with $35M to bring AI to military logistics – GeekWire

October 22, 2026
Blacksmith Joins Unicorn Club on $66M Sequoia-Led Round
AI Tech Startups

Legal AI Startup Legora Lands $550M at $8.8B Valuation

October 21, 2026
Legal AI startup Legora raises $550M Series E at $8.8B valuation | TechCrunch
AI Tech Startups

Legal AI startup Legora raises $550M Series E at $8.8B valuation | TechCrunch

October 21, 2026
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Why did Apple buy AI music startup Samplab, and how might this impact Logic Pro? 

October 21, 2026
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