Rayda, Vista, Elloe AI, and 10 others named to 2025 Startup Battlefield 200

13 African startups have been selected for TechCrunch’s 2025 Startup Battlefield 200, highlighting Africa’s growing influence in global innovation.

Six African banks supporting startups and SMEs

African banks are now funding startups and SMEs through loans, accelerators, and equity. Here are six banks driving innovation in Africa.

12 most promising Africa’s AI startups and their real-world impact

Africa’s AI market is projected to grow from $4.5B to $16.5B by 2030. Meet the most promising AI startups driving change in healthcare, finance, biotech, and more.

Seven African tech gadgets that are providing real human solutions

Smart benches that talk. Toilets that judge. And baby cry translators. These 7 African tech gadgets are hilarious and unexpectedly brilliant.

KorinAI is Africa’s answer to melodious music

KorinAI is building Africa’s future in AI music by turning lyrics into Afrobeats, making music creation cheaper, faster, and more African.

Winich Farms raises extension round from DisrupTech Ventures  

Winich Farms raises six-figure funding from DisrupTech Ventures to expand agri-fintech services for over 180,000 Nigerian farmers.

Lagos is the world’s fastest-growing tech ecosystem in 2025

Lagos has been ranked the world’s fastest-growing tech ecosystem in 2025 by Dealroom, outpacing global cities with rapid startup growth and five unicorns solidifying its status as Africa’s digital powerhouse.

Local ride-hailing app SimpliRide launches in Nigeria with zero commission

Simpliride, a driver-led ride-hailing platform, has launched in Lagos, Abuja, and Port Harcourt, offering a subscription-based alternative to Uber and Bolt. The initiative marks a major shift in Nigeria’s gig economy, empowering drivers with better pay and protections.

Kenyan Logistics Startup Leta Secures $5M to Scale AI-Powered Platform

Nairobi-based logistics startup Leta has secured $5 million in seed funding to expand its AI-driven optimization platform. With backing from Speedinvest and Google’s Africa Investment Fund, Leta aims to reduce logistics costs and improve supply chain efficiency across Africa.

Yango Group launches $20 Million Venture Fund to empower African startups

Yango Group, a global tech company, has introduced Yango Ventures, a $20 million corporate venture fund aimed at supporting early-stage startups across Africa and other emerging markets. The fund seeks to drive innovation in O2O services, B2B SaaS, and fintech while offering mentorship and strategic support.

Cafe One raises co-working prices citing rising costs

The general manager said the company had absorbed significant cost increases throughout 2024, including a 400% rise in some locations, before this development

Meet seven tech startups solving Africa’s socio-economic challenges

‘Tech for good’ has been having a moment. Meet the seven African companies leading the way on that front.