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
INSIGHT INTO AFRICA’S EMERGING VC LANDSCAPE THROUGH HIRUY AMANUEL, A LEADING AFRICAN INVESTOR
Hiruy Amanuel is a pioneering venture capitalist committed to unlocking Africa's economic potential. He identifies the lack of talent development and infrastructure as major challenges for Africa's startup ecosystem.
5 African Startups Innovating Water-Saving Tech
Soil Regen Guy combines bio-enhanced soil treatments with smart irrigation to improve water retention for small farms. Afrisoul offers solar-powered sensors and a mobile app for precision irrigation, helping smallholder farmers conserve water.
Nigerian agritech Winich Farms raises six-figure extension round from DisrupTech Ventures
Winich Farms raised $3 million in pre-Series A funding in October 2024. DisrupTech Ventures participated in Winich Farms' extension round, marking its first investment in Sub-Saharan Africa.
In rural Kenya, donkeys are now microchipped, insured, and protected
Farmers in Kisumu County celebrated World Donkey Day by giving their donkeys a day of rest and care. The Tunza Punda initiative has improved donkey welfare and owner education since its founding in 2018.
