An investment firm that backed Copia Global, focusing on sustainable investments in Africa.
Weeks after Copia’s collapse, co-founder, top executives quietly registered new startup
Copia Global collapsed in May 2024 under operational debt and failed to raise funding. Former Copia executives launched Stahili, a new e-commerce platform, in June 2024.
16 venture capital firms in Africa actively funding startups in 2025
54 Collective remains active with a $40 million fund despite shutting down its venture studio operations. Accion Venture Lab invested in SUKHIBA, an AI-powered conversational commerce platform, emphasizing financial inclusion.
Breaking: Ex- Kobo360 CEO Cikü Mugambi joins Dutch investment firm
Cikü Mugambi has joined DOB Equity as an Investment Director. Mugambi previously served as CEO of Kobo360, a logistics startup.
8 Investors Investing in African EdTech
Education spending in Africa is projected to triple to $740 billion by 2030. EdTech investments in Africa could grow 19 times to $57 billion by 2030.
Kenyan Healthtech Startup Ilara Health Raises $4.2M to Scale Primary Care
Ilara Health has secured $4.2 million in a pre-Series A funding round. The funding will support the startup's mission to deliver affordable, quality healthcare across Kenya and expand regionally.
