What ITANA’s digital trade zone means for African startups

ITANA aims to help African startups operate from Nigeria, enjoy tax benefits and attract global investors.

Who backed African startups the most in H1 2026? Here are the 8 most active investors

The top eight investors of African startups in the first half of 2026.

What if startups became Africa’s newest venture capitalists?

As early-stage African venture funding tightens, startup-to-startup investments like Terra Industries’ backing of Aeon could open new routes to capital and future exits.

Oui Capital is betting on artificial intelligence to build a more efficient firm

Oui Capital is using AI to turn six years of investment experience into an internal tool that helps a small team move faster and see more.

For Africa’s female climate tech founders, grants remain the dominant source of capital

Despite funding advocacy, climate tech female-led startups struggle to raise equity and continue to rely on grants.

Where are Africa’s 24 Y Combinator startups three years later?

In 2022, Y Combinator backed 24 African startups in a record-breaking cohort dominated by Nigerian founders. Three years later, some have raised major rounds and made acquisitions, while others have faded from public view.

15 Y Combinator founders that are now backing the next generation of startups

Y Combinator has helped build some of Africa's most successful startups. Now, many of its alumni are becoming investors, backing the next generation of founders across fintech, healthtech, logistics, AI, and developer tools.

10 African VC firms you should know in 2026

Discover 10 leading African VC firms in 2026, their focus areas, funds, ticket sizes, and portfolio companies shaping startup funding across Africa.

How investors are structuring risk in Africa’s next funding cycle

Inside the deal logic shaping Africa’s next funding cycle.

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.

FirstFounders and Terra Industries: The $11.75M Venture Studio success story

The pivot of Terra Industries highlights the critical role of early-stage R&D support in Africa’s burgeoning hardware sector.

Yango Ventures backs Gigmile to expand delivery financing across Africa

Yango Ventures’ new backing for Gigmile shows global tech capital flowing into Africa’s delivery and gig-worker fintech space.