Acumenโ€™s new $90 million Kawisafi fund to back African climate-tech startups
TechCabal - Sep 12, 2025
Acumen's KawiSafi fund has secured $90 million in approved capital for climate solutions in Africa. The fund will support companies providing clean power, sustainable transport, and affordable cooking alternatives.
African startups raised less in August, but the broader picture remains encouraging
Tech In Africa - Sep 08, 2025
Africa's entrepreneurs secured $93 million across 33 deals in August 2025. Chowdeck raised $9 million in Series A funding, enhancing its food delivery services.
Guinness Nigeria and Major Brands Invest in Startups to Tap Africaโ€™s Informal Retail Market
Tech In Africa - Sep 08, 2025
Guinness Nigeria Plc is collaborating with startups to penetrate Africa's informal retail market. Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc invested in OmniRetail, which connects manufacturers with over 150,000 small retail stores.
Solar cooling startup Koolboks raises $11 million to expand across Africa
TechCabal - Sep 03, 2025
Koolboks raised $11 million in Series A funding to expand its cooling-as-a-service business across Africa. The funding will support the establishment of a local assembly plant in Nigeria within the next 12โ€“18 months.
Big Consumer Brands Tap Startups to Crack Africaโ€™s Informal Retail Market
Tech Labari - Sep 02, 2025
Flour Mills acquired a stake in OmniRetail Inc., enhancing connections between manufacturers and small retailers. OmniRetail links 130 manufacturers with 150,000 small retailers across Nigeria, Ghana, and Ivory Coast.