A well-known startup accelerator that supports early-stage companies through funding and mentorship.
Vibe coding is exploding. This Nigerian startup wants to make it safe
Vibe coding has become one of the fastest ways to build software, slashing costs and accelerating development. Cencori, a Nigerian AI startup, aims to address the security and reliability issues associated with vibe coding.
LemFi Secures $53M to Expand Fintech Services Beyond Africa
LemFi raised $53 million in Series B funding led by Highland Europe. The company processes $1 billion in monthly transactions, with a 30% growth rate in Asia.
10 Top African Startup Accelerators: Funding & Support in 2025
Paystack, a Nigerian fintech, joined Y Combinator in 2016 and was acquired by Stripe in 2020 for over $200 million. Startup accelerators provide early validation for ideas, which can attract media attention and investor interest.
Why this Franco-Beninese founder built his fintech in Nigeria, and not in France or the Benin Republic
Achille Arouko's early curiosity about technology began in a cybercafé at the age of eight. He discovered programming during a break between high school and university, which sparked his passion for technology.
Foreign banks don’t trust Nigerians. This startup wants to change that
Aella, a fintech startup, has been using AI for lending since 2017, significantly reducing decision-making time. Wale Akanbi's personal experience with banking issues abroad inspired the creation of Bleyt.
