Here are Africa’s biggest startups based on valuation
TechCrunch - Mar 29, 2025
Funding into African startups exceeded $2 billion last year, returning to pre-pandemic levels. A decline in mega-deals has led investors to prioritize sustainable business models.
Are we expecting too much from African startups?
Techpoint Africa - Jun 06, 2024
Zone has launched a blockchain-powered PoS payment gateway product in Africa. Copia Global has temporarily suspended orders in several Kenyan markets.
Kenya-based agritech Gro Intelligence to shut down two months after slashing headcount
Techpoint Africa - Jun 03, 2024
Gro Intelligence is reportedly closing down due to difficulty in securing sufficient capital. The company couldn't pay employees despite raising $117 million since its launch.
Kenya data analytics startup Gro Intelligence shuts down
TechCabal - Jun 02, 2024
Gro Intelligence is shutting down after failing to raise further capital. The company struggled to meet payroll and pension payments and laid off 60% of its staff.