Enza Capital secures $58 million to back African tech startups

Enza Capital has closed a $58 million funding round across two funds. The VC firm has also launched its partner program for startup founders.

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.

i3 unveils second cohort of 29 healthcare startups

These 29 startups hail from 21 different African countries, all sharing a common mission to innovate and digitize healthcare.

How African startups can leverage startup advisors

Startup advisors possess specialised insights, experience, or training in specific industries. They apply this expertise to aid founders in navigating the complexities of building tech companies in Africa.

Credley launch new product to help startups increase employees benefits

The dynamic feature empowers companies to provide their staff with exclusive deals, benefits, and even an inflation allowance, all within Credley’s innovative platform.

Egyptian cybersecurity startup Buguard raises $500,000 Seed

Buguard has raised a $500,000 Seed to offer offensive security against dark web cyber attacks to its client across the world. The round was led by A15.

12 African startups to watch out for in H2 2023, according to investors

In the wake of the global market reset, African startups are hustling to regain momentum in a funding winter. Four investors reveal their top must-watch startups.

10 places African startups can incorporate for favorable policies and funding opportunities

African tech startups can leverage global hubs like California, Delaware, Singapore, and more to access favorable policies, funding, and diverse markets.

5 Top Nigerian KYC startups

In Africa, a lot of people do not have a local identity to pass Know Your Customer (KYC). The World Bank estimates that 57% of Africans still don’t have a bank account of any type, including a mobile money account, as Africa accounts for half of the people in the world that have no means of identification.

6 metrics African startups must track to attract investors in 2023

Metrics empower investors to identify African startups with growth potential. Understanding them is vital for securing venture capital funding in 2023

Investment apps compared in 2023: Risevest, Chaka, Trove, Bamboo, Cowrywise, Piggyvest and Pillow

We compared these investment apps across four categories: market share, assets offered, user reviews, fees and charges.