20 failed Africa fintech startup case studies and ideas to steal

A deep dive into 20 failed African fintech startups, why they shut down, and the business ideas founders can still adapt and rebuild today.

What 8 corps members wish founders would build in 2026 

We asked 15 current and recently discharged corps members in 2026 what apps they wished existed during their service year. Seven mentioned tools that already exist. Here’s what the other eight said.

Moniepoint, Flutterwave, LemFi, Moove, and Paga named in Endeavor’s 2026 outliers cohort

Five Nigerian companies were selected for Endeavor’s 2026 Outliers cohort, making up nearly half of Africa’s representatives in the global network of scaleups.

Only 2 of the 32 identified S-VCG startups granted ₦50 million were led by women

Nigeria’s ₦2.25 billion student startup fund shows a gender gap, with only two identified women-led ventures among 32.

Only one African app makes Google Play’s first-ever apps accelerator shortlist

Nigerian edtech app Class54 is the only African startup selected for Google Play’s first Apps Accelerator, gaining access to global mentorship and growth support.

Venture capital is cocaine for startups. An investor disagrees

They say two truths can coexist. And in case one of us is wrong, my bet is on me.

How African founders can frame their stories for scale

Beyond just having a solid and quality product, you should also be thinking of the best possible ways to strategically frame your offering in a way that brings you the most value.

Investor relations as brand communications: beyond pitch decks

The strongest founders understand that investor relations is not something you switch on when you need capital and switch off when the round closes. It is a discipline of ongoing communication that compounds trust over time.

How Africa’s startup funding shifted from growth to Infrastructure in 2025

Over $1 billion flowed through non-equity instruments, and cleantech overtook fintech as the continent's largest sector by total capital raised.

Meet the 10 startup founders building Africa’s emerging payment tech solutions

A new generation of founders hard to ignore.

The women redefining power and profit in 2025

African women are reshaping fintech, biotech, trade, brewing, and cybersecurity in 2025 building power, profit, and inclusive innovation.

Top 10 acquisitions in 2025

A curated analysis of the 10 most impactful acquisitions of 2025 across African fintech, mobility, proptech, telecoms, and software markets.