A continent with diverse financial systems, facing unique challenges and opportunities in adopting cryptocurrency and digital financial ecosystems.
Amazon’s Project Kuiper Clears a Major Hurdle as It Prepares for Expansion Into Africa
Amazon has deployed 396 low Earth orbit satellites for Project Kuiper, surpassing the minimum required for commercial service. The company plans to expand its satellite constellation to over 3,200 satellites to compete with Starlink.
$100,000 in Support. Four Weeks. One Goal — Turn African Fintech Founders Into Operators. Bankiffy Fintech Accelerator BFA 2026 Cohort 1 Is Now Open
Bankiffy aims to remove barriers for fintech founders in Africa, providing essential infrastructure and compliance support. Fuspay Technology Inc. has launched the Bankiffy Fintech Accelerator Programme, a four-week structured program for early-stage fintech founders.
Why Agnes Aistleitner trusts founders’ discipline more than genius
Agnes Aistleitner discusses the sluggish investment climate and the challenges of raising capital in today's market. She emphasizes the importance of personal growth and persistence in successful entrepreneurs beyond what is presented in pitch decks.
Blockchain Captured 5.3% of Africa’s Venture Funding in 2025, Near 2x the Global Rate
Blockchain accounted for 5.3% of all African venture funding, nearly double the global share of 3%. It represented 6.9% of Africa’s total venture deal count, up from 6.1% in 2024.
African VC Enters Liquidity Phase as Launch Africa Returns $2.5M to Investors
Launch Africa Ventures returned $2.5 million to its limited partners after 11 startup exits. The fund has returned about 7% of paid-in capital through exits in Nigeria, Ghana, Senegal, Tanzania, Egypt, and South Africa.
