Lisk launches $15M fund to back Web3 startups in Africa, Asia

Lisk has launched a $15M Web3 fund to back startups in Africa, Latin America, and Asia targeting fintech, payments, and inclusion.

Nigeria lags behind in startup funding after four-year dominance

Nigeria has slipped to last place in African startup funding in 2025, raising only $186m compared to Kenya, South Africa, and Egypt.

216 Capital and Plug & Play launch accelerator focused on Tunisian startups

ANAVA-backed 216 Capital and Plug and Play, VISA Africa Fintech Accelerator partner to launch new accelerator for Tunisian startups.

Nigeria’s CredPal, Senegal’s Le Lionceau, and 18 others advance to Africa’s Business Heroes 2025 Semi-Finals

Africa’s Business Heroes 2025 Semi-Finals will be hosted in Dakar, Senegal, with 20 innovative startups competing for $1.5 million in funding.

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.