Africa’s Startups Crossed $705 Million in Q1 2026 — and Debt Is Now Driving the Story – Tech In Africa
The numbers coming out of Africa’s startup ecosystem for the first quarter of 2026 tell a story of growing momentum,…
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Africa’s startup surge hits $705m as investment momentum builds – African Business
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South Africa’s Mustek Channels R7 Million into AI Marketplace After Renewables Revenue Slump – Tech In Africa
South African technology distribution veteran Mustek is making a deliberate pivot toward artificial intelligence, committing R7 million to launch a…
FinCode: 10 Years of Building the Infrastructure Behind Africa’s Fintech Growth
For over a decade, FinCode, a fintech research and development company building world-class financial infrastructure for banks, fintechs, and money…
Africa’s Most Active Startup Investors in Q1 2026 — and Where They Put Their Money – Launch Base Africa
African startups raised $554.5m in the first quarter of 2026 according to Launch Base Africa‘s data, marking an 8.2% decline…
Africa’s start-ups turn to debt as funding crunch reshapes $1.2bn market – Businessday NG
African start-ups are increasingly turning to debt financing as venture capital becomes harder to secure, reshaping what analysts say is…
Moniepoint Acquires Orda To Target Africa’s USD 50 B Restaurant Market
Moniepoint Acquires Orda To Target Africa’s USD 50 B Restaurant Market Nigeria’s fintech giant Moniepoint Inc. has acquired restaurant management…
Hospitality Hackathon 2026 to Build Africa’s Next Generation of AI-Powered Tourism Solutions – The Voice of Africa
Addis Ababa — Ethiopia’s technology and hospitality sectors are set to converge in one of the region’s most ambitious innovation…
How Hurupay processed $50 million for Africa’s freelancers
Every few weeks, James Mugambi meets another freelancer who has done the work but can’t touch their money. Payments from…
How Africa’s Top Fintech is Reimagining the “Woman in Tech” Narrative – Tech In Africa
In the rapidly evolving digital economy of Nigeria, where fintech companies have seen a 70% growth in just one year,…
Powering Up: Why Fintechs Are Targeting South Africa’s Prepaid Electricity Startups – Launch Base Africa
Consolidation in Southern Africa’s utility fintech sector is accelerating as established operators look beyond traditional merchant acquiring and airtime lending…
Africa’s startup scene is diversifying fast | Africa News | Africa.com
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FULL LIST: Five Nigerian startups leading Africa’s fastest-growing companies list – The Nation Newspaper
A number of African startups across fintech, e-commerce, logistics, and technology sectors have been ranked among the fastest-growing companies on…
Five Nigerian startups lead Africa’s fastest-growing companies list – The Nation Newspaper
A number of African startups across fintech, e-commerce, logistics, and technology sectors have been ranked among the fastest-growing companies on…
Africa’s 2026 startup funding surge is shifting beyond fintechs
Fintech dominated Africa’s startup funding landscape in 2025. But early data from 2026 suggests investors may be widening their focus.…
South Africa’s NjiaPay Streamlines Payments for Businesses Across Africa
As fragmented payment infrastructure forces African businesses to juggle multiple providers, South African startup NjiaPay is developing a platform designed…
Tanzanian startup seeks to simplify Africa’s fintech compliance infrastructure
Dar es Salaam. Tanzanian technology entrepreneur Mr Sikjunior Mrimi is seeking to address one of the most persistent challenges facing…
South Africa’s NjiaPay raises $2.1 million for expansion
NjiaPay, a South African payment management and routing startup, has raised $2.1 million in seed funding to grow its business…