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.

Condia Insider: The ripple effects of Trump’s tariff play

Trump’s new tariffs could shake investor confidence, slow exports, and create uncertainty for African tech startups.

Cleantech takes the lead as African startups raise $469.9 million in Q1 2025

African startup funding reached $469.9 million in Q1 2025. Cleantech overtook fintech as the most-funded sector, highlighting investor interest in sustainable innovation over traditional African fintech bets.

Vendease restructures employee salaries, seeks fresh funding

Vendease has restructured employee salaries, shifting to performance-based pay while seeking fresh funding. The Nigerian foodtech startup aims to cut costs and drive profitability.

LoftyInc secures $43 million first close for new Africa seed fund

The Alpha Fund is designed to build on insights from previous funds. It will focus on seed investments that enable entrepreneurs to build resilient companies and achieve scalable growth.

What it takes to build a high-performing sales engine for African startups

Sales isn’t about luck, it’s about building a structured, repeatable system that consistently generates revenue.

Piggyvest crosses ₦2 trillion payouts after most profitable year 

The fintech shared it paid out over ₦835 billion to its users in 2024, a 53% increase from its total payout in 2023.

Meet seven tech startups solving Africa’s socio-economic challenges

‘Tech for good’ has been having a moment. Meet the seven African companies leading the way on that front.

How African startups raised in 2024

Kenya leads the pack as African startups secure $2.01B in 2024 funding, showing resilience and a shift toward sector diversification

The favourite books eight African tech leaders read in 2024

Zach George, GB, Mark Essien, Bernard Ghartey and other African techs share their favourite books in 2024.

10 biggest African tech stories of 2024

From billion-dollar milestones to market shakeups, dive into the biggest African tech stories that defined 2024.