There are funding announcements and then there’s the new wave of capital reshaping Africa’s startup landscape. Across Lagos, Nairobi, Cairo, and Cape Town, venture capital is rewriting what’s possible for.
In the first half of 2025, the African startup ecosystem appears to have regained momentum, with disclosed funding surging and investor confidence returning. Yet behind the positive numbers lies a.
Since 2019, 22 Nigerian companies have secured places in Africa’s Top 100 most funded startups, with seven breaking into the Top 20—the highest representation of any single country at that.
Women in Africa have long faced systemic barriers to accessing financial services, restricting their ability to save, invest, or grow businesses. Traditional banking systems perpetuate exclusion by imposing rigid requirements.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping economies, industries, and societies worldwide. In Africa, its transformative potential is evident, with applications spanning agriculture, healthcare, financial services, and governance. However, as the.
As AI adoption continues to grow, companies are increasingly focusing on key sectors such as healthcare, fintech, and agritech, highlighting the potential of AI to transform economies and drive efficiency..
Fintech is vital in transforming the African creative industry by enhancing financial inclusion and empowerment. It enables creators to access necessary resources and funding, fostering job creation and economic benefits..
As technology drives the global finance sector, Africa is no exception; leveraging digital innovation to reshape financial inclusion and economic growth. While global perspectives often highlight Western advancements, Africa’s progress.
Africa’s adoption of digital financial services has skyrocketed, transforming how people access and use money. According to the Global Fintech Index 2020, Africa is the fastest-growing fintech market; a proof.
For smart investors, Africa presents a wealth of opportunities, underpinned by strong economic fundamentals and a young, tech-savvy population. According to a report by the International Finance Corporation (IFC), “With.
