Top 7 Corporate Partners for African Startups
Tech In Africa - Sep 08, 2025
Microsoft offers early-stage support through funding, cloud services, and mentorship via its 4Afrika initiative. Mastercard focuses on growth-stage backing in fintech and e-commerce, emphasizing financial inclusion.
Luno Brings Tokenized Global Stocks to Nigeria
Tech Labari - Sep 08, 2025
Luno launches tokenized global stocks in Nigeria, the first Africa-founded exchange to do so. Less than 5% of Nigerian adults currently participate in the capital market.
How foreign governments and Big Tech are racing to shape Africa’s AI future
TechCabal - Sep 04, 2025
Japan proposed designating several domestic cities as 'official hometowns' for Africans from Ghana, Nigeria, and Mozambique during TICAD. Tokyo pledged to train 30,000 African AI experts over the next three years to address talent shortages in Africa.
Where do Nigeria’s math whizkids end up?
Bendada.com - Aug 12, 2025
Nigeria sends its brightest teenage mathematicians to the International Mathematical Olympiad every July. A comprehensive analysis shows that two-thirds of Nigerian IMO alumni from 2006 to 2021 now live and work outside Nigeria.
Salient Advisory Marks 5 Years, Catalyzing $20M+ in African Healthtech Funding
Tech Labari - Aug 06, 2025
Salient Advisory has facilitated over $20 million in funding for African healthtech startups. The firm has tracked over 1,000 African health-focused innovators since its launch.