Nine Key Trends That Shaped African Tech Funding in January – Launch Base Africa
African startups raised at least $146.75m in January across 22 disclosed deals, a modest start to 2026 that reveals both…
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OpenAI “Agents” Explained: What African Startups Can Build With Agentic AI in 2026 – Tech In Africa
OpenAI Agents in 2026 are autonomous systems designed to handle complex business workflows with minimal human involvement. Unlike traditional chatbots,…
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…
Despite challenges, the African startup market shows discipline and maturity – Daily Maverick
Despite challenges, the African startup market shows discipline and maturity Daily Maverick Source link
How M&A redefine African tech in 2025 – Businessday NG
African Tech has recorded its largest M&A with a 72 percent jump in 2025 as startups pivot to consolidation. This…
Checkbooks and Caution: The Tentative Reset of African Tech Startups’ Missing Investors
After two years of defensive silence, write-downs and portfolio triage, a group of African tech investors are quietly doing something…
Commit Acquires Savannah in Multi-Million Dollar Deal to Access African Tech Talent – Tech In Africa
Commit, an Israeli technology firm that delivers software solutions to high‑tech companies and enterprises, has acquired Savannah, a startup dedicated…
African Tech M&A Activity Rose 34% in 2024: What to Expect – Tech In Africa
Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in Africa’s tech sector surged by 34% in 2024, with 39 deals recorded, while venture capital…
Finance Act 2026: A new tax regime to boost digital startups in Côte d’Ivoire – African Business
Finance Act 2026: A new tax regime to boost digital startups in Côte d’Ivoire African Business Source link
Nigerian Fintech Clea Simplifies International Supplier Payments
Nigerian fintech startup Clea launched in 2024 to simplify cross-border payments for African businesses. Founder…
Microsoft AI Report: Top 10 African Countries for AI Readiness – Tech In Africa
Microsoft’s latest AI report highlights the top 10 African countries leading in AI readiness, based on factors like infrastructure, skills,…
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…
Every major African tech mergers and acquisitions deal in 2025
Mergers and acquisitions took the centre stage in Africa’s tech ecosystem in 2025, with up to 29 deals recorded in…
Flutterwave acquires Mono in landmark African fintech deal – Innovation Village | Technology, Product Reviews, Business
Africa’s largest fintech company, Flutterwave, has completed the acquisition of Nigerian open banking startup Mono in an all-stock transaction valued…
What’s next for African fintech? 4 fintech leaders share their expectations for 2026
Despite strong growth in climate tech funding in 2025, fintech retained its position as Africa’s leading destination for venture capital.…
What’s next for African fintech? 5 fintech leaders share their expectations for 2026
Despite strong growth in climate tech funding in 2025, fintech retained its position as Africa’s leading destination for venture capital.…
Flutterwave buys Nigeria’s Mono in rare African fintech exit | TechCrunch
Africa’s largest fintech company, Flutterwave, has acquired Nigerian open banking startup Mono in an all-stock deal valued between $25 million…
Transparency vs. The Silent Exit: How African Startups Handled Crisis in 2025 — and What We Learned – Launch Base Africa
The story of African tech in 2025 was not one of unicorn births or record fundraises. It was a year…