EXCLUSIVE: FairMoney in M&A talks with Shara

FairMoney, the Tiger-backed Series B-stage fintech, is in M&A talks with Shara, according to sources that spoke to Condia on condition of anonymity.

Africa’s startups have raised over $700 million in Q1 2026. Here’s what the numbers say.

African startups raised $705 million across 59 deals in Q1 2026, with debt financing accounting for the majority of capital. Fintech led in deal volume, while Egypt attracted the most funding, followed by South Africa and Kenya.

GoSwap raises first funding round to expand battery-swap network for electric scooters in Morocco

GoSwap raises $2M to expand its electric scooter battery-swapping network in Morocco, cutting costs and boosting EV adoption.

How Africa’s startup funding shifted from growth to Infrastructure in 2025

Over $1 billion flowed through non-equity instruments, and cleantech overtook fintech as the continent's largest sector by total capital raised.

Brand Communications vs Marketing: What founders get wrong

Read case studies of African and global brands like Paystack, M-Pesa, Airbnb, and Wise on how they have leveraged brand comms and marketing.

African startups to watch in 2026

2025 has reached its end once again. The question on everyone's minds is what can the tech sector look forward excitedly in 2026?

How AI can help African startups scale

AI is transforming Africa’s startup scene by automating tasks, analysing data, improving customer service, and attracting investors. Learn how entrepreneurs can leverage intelligent tools to scale their ventures from local successes to global achievements.

10 African startups using AI to solve real-world problems

Explore 10 African startups using AI to tackle real-world challenges in healthcare, agriculture, finance, and sustainability.

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.

TLcom reaches midpoint deployment in $5M TAPSI fund with key bet on TurnStay

TLcom's captive pipeline mirrors Sequoia's early-stage playbook, except African founders face operational chaos, making each $200K bet a bigger leap of faith.

How IPT Africa became the first  Mauritian fintech selected for the Visa Accelerator Program 2025

IPT Africa becomes the first Mauritian fintech in the Visa Accelerator 2025, marking a milestone for the island's growing fintech ecosystem.