How African startups can leverage AI for funding

Across Africa, most startups struggle to access funding, but AI is changing that. From digital bookkeeping and credit scoring to more innovative investor matching, learn how artificial intelligence can help informal and formal entrepreneurs build credibility, attract capital, and turn small ventures into sustainable businesses.

Egypt’s Tagaddod raises $26.3 million to turn waste into clean fuel

Egypt’s Tagaddod raises $26.3M Series A led by The Arab Energy Fund to expand its renewable feedstock operations across three continents.

Nala, Wave, Stitch, and nine other African startups make Norrsken’s 2025 Impact 100 list

12 African startups made the 2025 Norrsken Impact/100 list, driving fintech, agritech, cleantech and climate innovation across the continent.

Mastercard deepens Africa strategy with Smile ID investment and partnership

Mastercard’s investment in Smile ID strengthens the global payments giant's Africa strategy. Here is what you need to know.

Kuda CEO outlines three rules for taking Nigerian fintech cross border

Kuda CEO Babs Ogundeyi outlines trust, credibility, and cultural export as key strategies for Nigerian fintechs to scale internationally.

Condia Insider: One continent, a thousand tax puzzles

African fintechs face fragmented tax policies around the continent. These policies are affecting how digital payments work and how startups expand across borders.

The platform turning African debates into profit

GistPool, a Nigerian startup, is transforming Africa’s cultural debates into money by creating a marketplace where everyday opinions become tradable assets.

What African tech leaders look out for when hiring: Insights from 5 industry experts

Five industry experts share their best tips on tech hiring in Africa. Learn what employers value, the mistakes that hold candidates back, and how to stand out for top roles.

DNI Pay: The Nigerian fintech that wants to become the Zelle for Africa

“We want people to recall this product as Zelle for Africa," says Olayinka Olaoye, Founder and CEO.

Exclusive: Collect Africa shuts down to make way for Stablecoin-focused Autospend

“We realised there’s a much larger opportunity to solve a global problem,” said Abraham Ojes, co-founder of Collect Africa.

African startups raised $1.2 billion in H1 2025 as funding rebounds

African startups raised $1.2 billion in the first half of the year. This is an 86% increase over the same period last year (H1 2024). 

EXCLUSIVE: Midddleman is raising a six-figure pre-seed to dominate global trade

“We hope to use the funds to hire for some key roles, launch campaigns for user acquisition, and build new products for our users,” Cofounder Omolara Sanni said.