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Ventures Platform Closes Pan-African Fund II at $84M
The Lagos-based seed investor's second fund draws new backing from European development institutions, even as global venture funding for Africa remains thin
In Q1 2026, Africa’s Startups Raised More Money Than Ever — But Fewer Companies Are Getting Any
Continent-wide funding topped $700 million in Q1 2026, but the cash is piling up at the top, early-stage startups are being left behind, and debt is quietly replacing venture capital as the engine of growth
Partech Africa Report Shows Africa Tech Funding Rose to $4.1 Billion in 2025
The 2025 Partech Africa Tech Venture Capital Report reveals a market in a state of “resilient recovery.” After…
Ghana’s Tech Ecosystem Raises an Estimated $90M in 2025
Update: We updated our headline after new information from Partech Ventures Ghanaian startups navigated a “quality over quantity”…
Why Nigerian Startups Are Avoiding Local IPOs
Nigerian startups are steering clear of listing on the country’s stock exchange — and the weak naira is…
Ghanaian Startups Which Raised Capital In 2025
Ghana’s startup scene kept fundraising momentum in 2025, with a mix of debt and equity raises across fintech,…
Optasia to Raise $365M in Johannesburg IPO to Fuel Global Expansion
Dubai-based fintech Optasia plans to raise 6.3 billion rand ($365 million) in South Africa as it prepares to…
Ghana Tech Ecosystem at the End of 2025: What to Watch
As Ghana approaches the end of 2025, the tech scene is at a crossroads. The success or failure…
TLcom Capital Partner Ido Sum Exits after 14 years
Africa-focused venture capital firm TLcom Capital has announced the departure of longtime partner Ido Sum after 14 years…
Jägermeister VC Eyes Investments In Africa’s Booming Nightlife Tech Scene
German drinks maker Jägermeister’s venture arm is expanding its bets on Africa and other emerging markets, where it…