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10 African startups shut down in 2025 across fintech, edtech, healthtech, HRtech, and logistics. Here’s why they closed and what it means.
A look at seven African-focused remittance startups as we head into 2026. The list highlights companies building trust through scale, licensing wins and reliable payout networks across major diaspora corridors.
Only 3 of the top 10 funds raised by African startups were in pure equity deals. The biggest raises cut across varying sectors and countries.
Nigerian edtech startup Breni gained 3,000+ users across 20+ countries without ads. Sadiq shares how they built a global product in just three months.
"Merchants of Record are not just a facilitator for African businesses; they're a catalyst," said Mallick Bolakale, CEO of Startbutton.
Lisk has launched a $15M Web3 fund to back startups in Africa, Latin America, and Asia targeting fintech, payments, and inclusion.
Nigeria has slipped to last place in African startup funding in 2025, raising only $186m compared to Kenya, South Africa, and Egypt.
ANAVA-backed 216 Capital and Plug and Play, VISA Africa Fintech Accelerator partner to launch new accelerator for Tunisian startups.
Africa’s Business Heroes 2025 Semi-Finals will be hosted in Dakar, Senegal, with 20 innovative startups competing for $1.5 million in funding.
13 African startups have been selected for TechCrunch’s 2025 Startup Battlefield 200, highlighting Africa’s growing influence in global innovation.
African banks are now funding startups and SMEs through loans, accelerators, and equity. Here are six banks driving innovation in Africa.
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.
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