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Toluwanimi Onakoya has built a career managing startups’ hardest moments
Toluwanimi Onakoya transitioned from RED Media Africa to corporate communications, showcasing her ability to adapt to fast-paced environments. She successfully positioned Stears as the go-to product during the 2023 Nigerian elections, achieving over one million signups and significant media coverage
Africa’s Startup Exit Activity Rises with 37 Exits in 2025, but Liquidity Remains Constrained
There were 37 startup and scale-up exits by fund managers in 2025. 22 of these exits resulted from trade sales, with 40.5% involving international buyers.
Next Wave: What’s the future of Kenyan fintechs?
M-Pesa processed 20 billion transactions in 2023, representing 60% of Kenya's GDP. Kenyan fintechs secured only 8% of total investments in the fintech sector from 2019 to 2023.
Charting the way forward for logistics in Africa
Africa is still heavily reliant on roads for logistics, with only 15% of roads paved in Nigeria. Operating a logistics business in Africa is not as exciting as other tech sectors like fintech.
