Weeks after closure, African fintech Chimoney secures acquisition deal as CapitalSage expands to Canada
Chi Technologies Inc., the parent company of Chimoney, has signed an agreement in principle to be acquired by CapitalSage…
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Bluechip acquires Nigerian AI startup YarnGPT, signals new era for African innovation – Businessday NG
African technology company Bluechip Technologies has acquired Nigerian artificial intelligence startup YarnGPT, marking a major milestone for local innovation and…
African Startup Deal Tracker — Newest Deals – Launch Base Africa
While the spotlight often shines on headline-grabbing mega-rounds, the bedrock of Africa’s rapidly growing startup ecosystem lies in the consistent…
South African Agri-Fintech Livestock Wealth Wound Up by Court After Failed Rescue Bid – Tech In Africa
South Africa’s Gauteng High Court has ordered the final liquidation of Livestock Wealth, the agricultural crowdfunding platform founded in 2015…
EU-Backed Anara Capital Closes $48m to Fund North African Social Impact Startups – Launch Base Africa
Anara Impact Capital has pulled in $48m of a $50m target for its first fund, giving the venture capital firm…
E-Mobility, Stablecoins, and DFI Retreat to Debt: African Funding Themes Take Shape in 2026 – Launch Base Africa
A surge of capital into electric vehicles, the arrival of crypto‑native stablecoin investors, and a sharp pivot by development finance…
Catalyst Fund Hits $30 Million Milestone for African Climate Tech after FASA Injection – Launch Base Africa
FASA, the multi-donor fund-of-funds targeting Africa’s underserved agricultural SMEs, has made its first investment, committing $5m to Catalyst Fund, a…
African Fintech NALA Lands $50 Million to Power the Future of Stablecoin Payments
African fintech NALA has secured up to $50 million in non-dilutive financing, marking another major milestone for one of the…
Top 10 African startups to watch as local investment takes over
To counteract the impact of these declines, notable local startups are rising to the challenge and creating practical solutions…
Nearly 80% of African Startup Funding in May Was Debt – Launch Base Africa
Equity mega-rounds have all but vanished. In their place, credit facilities, securitisations and local-currency loans are rapidly reshaping how the…
The Elite Funnel: Why African Tech’s New Financing Mix Signals a Hollowing of the Core – Launch Base Africa
The macroeconomic scorecard for African technology companies reached a stark divergence this month. By the end of May 2025, the…
South African Fintech Flagship Yoco Buys Restaurant Software Platform Dyner.ai – Launch Base Africa
Yoco, the Cape Town-based payments platform that serves more than 200,000 small merchants, has acquired Dyner.ai, a South African startup…
African AI – Blockchain Council
Artificial intelligence is reshaping economies across the world, and Africa is emerging as a significant player in this transformation. While…
South Africa’s Aura to Nigeria’s Sycamore: 25 African Startups to Watch in 2026 – Bloomberg
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African tech startups need assymetrisies to fight the global tech race: Here’s how – The Guardian Nigeria News
African tech startups need assymetrisies to fight the global tech race: Here’s how The Guardian Nigeria News Source link
South African healthcare startup secures R15m to expand access to affordable dental care – Edge Growth
Mia Healthcare Technologies, founded in 2021 by Dr. Zane Stennings and Dr. Karishma Soni, has secured R15m in funding from…
African Fintechs Are Making the Gulf Their Next Big Move – Tech In Africa
Dubai is no longer just a stopover for African business travellers. For a growing number of the continent’s fintech companies,…
Togolese Startup DoctaMob Expands Digital Healthcare Through Super-App
Togolese startup DoctaMob launched a health “super-app” that centralizes medical appointments, teleassistance, ambulance requests and pharmacy services. …