From victim to innovator: How this Nigerian founder recovered from a $1,000 failed product to build an AI tool for acing exams
Richard Eradiri raised $1,000 for a product idea but faced a setback when the developer mismanaged the funds. He self-taught coding after his initial experience and secured an internship post-graduation in 2020.
23 startups laying the groundwork for Africa’s AI growth
Startups across Africa are transitioning from consumerism to foundational building in AI. Cerebrium is developing a serverless AI infrastructure platform to reduce reliance on global cloud providers.
Five African Startups Win Big at NBA Africa’s Accelerator Demo Day
NBA Africa's Triple-Double Accelerator announced its second class of prize-winning startups. Five companies from Morocco, Egypt, and Nigeria secured top honors and financial support.
“In 2025, we’re still building tools that don’t need internet”: Day 1-1000 of Agrovesto
Bayo Adewoye's journey into agriculture began with a conversation with a security guard about profitable farming strategies. Agrovesto was founded to create a platform for urban investors to buy and store agricultural commodities.
Five35 Ventures raises funding to back female-led and women-focused startups
Five35 Ventures secured an undisclosed anchor investment from MEDA Mauritius Foundation. The fund aims to raise $30 million to support female-focused tech startups in Africa.
