UNDP launches $1 billion innovation fund to back African startups

The United Nations Development Programme has launched timbuktoo Initiative, a $1 billion innovation fund to invest in African startups.

Nigerian fintech, Bujeti secures $2 million seed round, led by YC

Nigerian fintech startup, Bujeti has secured a $2 million seed in a round led by Y Combinator

Pineapple secures record-breaking funding in South Africa’s insurtech sector

South African insurtech startup, Pineapple has raised $21.3 million Series B in a round led by Futuregrowth, Talent10 and MIC, with participation from Old Mutual ESD, Lireas Holdings, ASISA ESD Fund and E4E Africa.

Norrsken22 raises $205 million to back African fintech and edtech startups

Pan-African venture capital firm, Norrsken22 has closed its $205 million Africa Tech Growth Fund to back fintech, edtech and healthtech startups.

Husk Power raises $103 Million to expand renewable energy in Africa and Asia

Cleantech firm Husk Power secures $103M to drive rural electrification, expand renewable energy services in Africa and Asia.

Africa accounts for 40% of Techstars Toronto’s investment portfolio

In the last six years, Techstars Toronto has made 100 investments in startups across the globe. 40 of these investments are in Africa.

Pan-African VC, P1 Ventures launches $50M fund to back early-stage startups

Pan-African Seed VC fund, P1 Ventures has completed the first close of its $50m fund to invest in African startups with transformational software businesses.

TIC: How African startups can navigate the funding winter

Funding to the continent dwindled in Q3 2022, creating a 'funding winter.' Three seasoned investors joined us at The Investor Clinic to share insights on how to navigate the season.

Meet the seven most active angel networks in Africa

Angel Investment in Africa has recently grown rapidly alongside the development of the tech ecosystems, which have greatly increased the number of investable opportunities

Kenyan fintech, Lipa Later secures $5M debt funding

Lipa Later has raised $5 million in debt funding to double down on its growth. The Kenyan fintech also plans to raise an additional $20 million in equity and debt.

Meet 34 female angel and venture capital investors in Africa

We curated a list of 34 African women who are investing in the tech ecosystem on the continent.

Catalyst Fund announces first close of $40M cleantech fund for African startups

Catalyst Fund has closed the first round of its $40 million venture capital fund and accelerator. The fund will be invested into African cleantech startups.