An agritech startup working with farmers to track crops from seed to shelf using blockchain technology.
“50% of startups in our portfolio have raised follow-on funding” – Brenton Naicker, Crypto Valley VC
Crypto Valley VC's Africa Blockchain Fund has invested $20 million in 13 startups across Nigeria, South Africa, Kenya, Egypt, and Ghana since 2022. The fund initially committed $125,000 for a 7% convertible note but revised it to $150,000 for a 6% note to better support African startups.
Crypto, Fintech, Agritech & AI: Africa’s Most Promising Sectors in 2025
Nigeria processed $59 billion in cryptocurrency transactions between July 2023 and June 2024, leading the region in crypto adoption. Over 1,000 fintech startups emerged by 2024, with unicorns like Flutterwave and OPay showcasing massive growth.
