An investment firm focused on supporting innovative startups in Africa, particularly in the technology and finance sectors.
Nigeria names four startup leaders to national innovation council in Startup Act push
NITDA has appointed four startup representatives to the National Council for Digital Innovation and Entrepreneurship. The representatives will serve two-year terms and represent the interests of the startup ecosystem.
Liquify, a Ghanaian female-led startup, raises $1.5 million seed to close Africa’s trade finance gap
Liquify closed a $1.5 million seed funding round led by Future Africa. The funding round included participation from Launch Africa Ventures, 54 Collective, Digital Africa, and Equitable Ventures.
The quiet war on startup imagination
Founders are now expected to show a path to profitability earlier than ever. A new vocabulary has emerged, focusing on capital efficiency and sustainable startups.
10 Top Investors in Startups in South Africa
In 2022, South African startups raised $500 million across more than 100 deals. Key sectors attracting investment include fintech, healthtech, agritech, and edtech.
Yango Group launches $20 Million Venture Fund to empower African startups
Yango Ventures has launched a $20 million fund targeting early-stage startups from seed to Series B stages. The African startup ecosystem faced a downturn with investments dropping by over 50% in 2023.
