A Nigerian agricultural technology startup providing financing solutions to smallholder farmers using digital tools.
5 African startups building transport, talent, and tokens
BodEr, a Kenyan e-ride hailing platform, aims to reduce carbon emissions by connecting urban commuters with electric bike riders. Pyn, a job placement platform from Nigeria, guarantees job offers within 60 days through a unique verification process.
Agritech funding in Africa drops to $168 million in 2025 as investor interest shifts
Seyi Alabi pitched for seed funding for Crop2Cash in 2025 but felt disadvantaged due to the sector's declining investor interest. Agritech funding in Africa dropped to $168.1 million in 2025 from $206.9 million in 2024, with deal volume also decreasing.
Google for Startups Accelerator Africa Opens Applications for 2025 AI-Focused Cohort
Google for Startups Accelerator Africa is open for applications for its 2025 cohort. The program supports Seed to Series A tech startups across Africa leveraging AI.
Google Accelerator Returns to Back African AI Startups with Big Ideas
Google has opened applications for the 2025 Google for Startups Accelerator Africa program. The program is designed to support early-stage startups using AI to address Africa’s challenges.
5 agritech startups transforming the Nigerian agriculture scene
Agriculture contributes about 24.43% to Nigeria’s GDP, indicating its importance to the economy. Nigeria has over 73 million hectares of arable land, but less than half is cultivated, showcasing untapped potential.
