Africa’s Startup Ecosystem Sees Strong Growth with $442 Million Raised in October
Tech In Africa - Nov 05, 2025
Africa's startups secured over $442 million in funding in October 2025, the second-highest month of the year. Equity financing accounted for 76% of the total funding, marking October as the strongest month for equity investments in 2025.
Spiro raises $100 million to power Africa’s electric mobility ambitions
Bendada.com - Oct 21, 2025
Lagos announced a €410 million electric ferry project to electrify its waterways. Spiro raised $100 million, marking the largest investment in Africa's e-mobility sector.
Spiro raises $100 million as it takes over half of Kenya’s electric bike market
TechCabal - Oct 21, 2025
Spiro raised $100 million in funding to expand its battery-swapping network. The funding round was led by Afreximbank’s Fund for Export Development in Africa.
Spiro raises $100M, the largest-ever investment in Africa’s e-mobility
TechCrunch - Oct 21, 2025
Spiro announced a $100 million investment round led by the Fund for Export Development in Africa (FEDA). The investment marks Africa’s largest-ever EV mobility investment.
Afreximbank launches trade company to promote large scale trade in value added goods
Bendada.com - Sep 10, 2025
Afreximbank launched the African Trade and Distribution Company (ATDC) to expand trade across Africa. The bank pledged $1 billion in funding to support the operations of ATDC.