Breadfast is an Egyptian online grocery startup that has recently secured funding to expand its operations.
African startup funding hits $575M in early 2026 as logistics and energy gain ground
African startups raised $575 million across 58 deals in January and February 2026. Fintech led funding in January 2026 with $131.6 million, driven by major rounds from Egypt’s ValU and NowPay.
African Startups Raised $272 Million in February 2026
Forty startups across Africa raised more than $272 million in funding in February 2026. The February total represents an increase from $174 million raised in January 2026.
54Gene founder sues investors over company collapse
54gene founder Abasi Ene-Obong sues investors over the company's collapse and asset sale. A Federal High Court in Lagos intervenes to stop the sale of 54gene's assets, including sensitive genetic data.
