Egypt , officially the Arab Republic of Egypt, is a country spanning the northeast corner of Africa and southwest corner of Asia via the Sinai Peninsula.
US latest visa freeze puts African founders’ global mobility at risk
The US is suspending all visa processing for applicants from 75 countries, including Nigeria, Egypt, and Ghana. The suspension will begin on January 21 as directed by the Trump administration.
Business For Teens Secures Six-Figure Funding to Expand in Egypt and Gulf
Business For Teens closed a six-figure pre-seed funding round to accelerate growth. The startup was launched in 2024 by Nadeem Barakat in Cairo.
Nigeria & Kenya Lead as Africa’s Big 4 Dominate 2025 Funding
Startups in Africa raised over $3.5 billion in 2025, a 59% increase from the previous year. Clean energy surpassed fintech as the top-funded sector, drawing 53% of investments by Q3 2025.
How to Raise Funds for Startups in Africa in 2025: A Practical Guide for Founders
African startups raised $2.65 billion between January and October 2025, marking a 56% increase from 2024. In Q1 2025, startups secured $460 million from deals worth $100,000 and above, showing only a 5% dip from Q1 2024.
