Six founders ask investors questions about venture capital and investing
Founders from various startups had the opportunity to ask investment professionals about venture capital. Questions included topics like investment thesis, support for founders, and exit strategies.
Ask an Investor: The path to exits, the support VCs provide, and Africa’s hottest sectors
Oui Capital partially exited its $150,000 investment in Moniepoint for $8 million after it became a unicorn. Secondary sales have emerged as a practical exit strategy for investors in Africa due to the rarity of full acquisitions and IPOs.
Moroccan-startup ToumAI secures €1 million develop powerful CX solutions
ToumAI secured €1 million in pre-seed funding to accelerate its global expansion. The funding round was led by Launch Africa and included several notable investors.
Investors in African startups drop to lowest numbers since 2021, says report
Number of investors in financing deals over $100,000 dropped to about 520 in 2024 from over 850 in 2021. Active investors participating in more than ten deals of $100,000 fell from 28 in 2022 to 8 in 2024.
PBR Life Sciences raises $1M pre-seed to expand AI-powered healthcare data platforms across Africa
PBR Life Sciences secured $1 million in pre-seed funding from investors including Launch Africa and Microtraction. The startup plans to expand its operations across Africa with the new capital injection.
