Japan’s new $20 million fund to boost fintech, mobility and sustainability in Africa
A ¥3 billion fund has been launched by Japanese VCs to support early-stage African startups. The fund targets sectors including fintech, mobility, agri-tech, logistics, and sustainability.
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.
Rujo Agri-Trade Secures Funding to Scale Inclusive Farming Model in Northern Ghana
Rujo Agri-Trade Ltd. secured growth funding from RDF Ghana. The funding will help expand rice and soybean operations.
Moldova Launches a New Incubator for Digital Agriculture, Robotics, and FoodTech
Moldova launches a new incubator and pre-accelerator at Agrotek Arena dedicated to digital agriculture. The initiative is part of the Innovate Moldova Programme funded by Sweden.
Ask an Investor: Africa’s new-crop of investors have a few things to teach the continent
Silverbacks has achieved significant partial exits, including a 29x return on LemFi and a 5x return on OmniRetail, demonstrating the importance of patient investment strategies. Madica's investment strategy focuses on startups outside Africa's major hubs, challenging the traditional Silicon Valley p
