A ride-hailing platform that has expanded into vehicle financing, securing significant investment in the mobility-fintech subsector.
African Startup Funding Falls To 13-Month Low In April 2026
African startups raised $110 million in April 2026, marking the lowest monthly funding total in over a year. 32 startups across Africa announced funding rounds of at least $100,000 in April, an increase from 22 in March.
How debt will drive the future of African startups
Obsolete regulations and strict banking rules hinder Francophone African startups from obtaining funding. A fintech passport agreement between Ghana and Rwanda could facilitate cross-border growth.
Emeka Ajene on the one thing African startups keep getting wrong
Emeka Ajene discusses the significance of positioning for African startups at a panel event. He argues that poor positioning drains startups of time, money, energy, and morale.
Togo’s Gozem expands into mobile money with new fintech platform
Gozem launched Gozem Money, a mobile money platform in Togo. The service was developed in partnership with NSIA Bank Togo.
Japanese VC Uncovered Fund Commits $20M to African Startups
Uncovered Fund has unveiled a new $20-million investment fund in collaboration with Monex Ventures. The UMAIP fund plans to invest in startups across Africa and the Middle East.
