4 industry experts say what has changed in raising a Series A in Africa 

Raising a Series A in Africa looks very different from the boom years of 2021 and 2022. Four investors explain why profitability, governance, debt financing, and local capital now matter more than growth at all costs.

CreditChek raises a $600k equity round to expand credit data infrastructure across East Africa

CreditChek's latest raise brings its total funding to $935,000, as the startup targets banks, fintechs, and microfinance lenders.

How Cascador’s acceleration and funding program differs from YC and others

This is how Cascador's 12-week acceleration programme and $5M in customisable financing differs from other startup accelerators.

Spiro raises $215M to scale Africa’s largest battery-swapping network

Spiro has secured a $215 million equity round from Impact Fund Denmark and Equitane to expand its battery-swapping infrastructure, manufacturing operations, and electric vehicle fleet across Africa.

Recap: How to secure alternative financing for your business in 2026

As debt financing overtakes equity in Africa’s startup ecosystem, founders are rethinking how to fund growth. Here’s what operators and investors say about securing alternative financing in 2026.

Breet launches $10,000 Grant to Back African Innovators

Crypto exchange platform Breet has announced a $10,000 grant to support African technology founders.

Only 2 of the 32 identified S-VCG startups granted ₦50 million were led by women

Nigeria’s ₦2.25 billion student startup fund shows a gender gap, with only two identified women-led ventures among 32.

Why Capital One Paid $5 Billion for a Bujeti-like Finance Management Software

The Brex acquisition proves that financial infrastructure is now software. Africa shouldn't wait for permission to lead.

How African founders can frame their stories for scale

Beyond just having a solid and quality product, you should also be thinking of the best possible ways to strategically frame your offering in a way that brings you the most value.

Ventures Platform closes $64 million, elevating Nigerian government as investor

The firm's fund II will focus on what it deems critical infrastructure, targeting fintech, healthtech, agritech, edtech, and AI

Saudi startup Stream raises $4 million to fix payments for MENA businesses

Saudi fintech Stream has raised $4 million in seed funding to simplify how businesses across MENA bill and collect payments.

Moniepoint raises additional $90 million to complete $200 million Series C round

“We have seen more interest coming slowly from global investors, especially those that have seen other emerging markets,” Ross Strike, Moniepoint’s senior vice president said