Jumia is a Pan-African technology company that operates a marketplace, logistics service, and payment service. The marketplace is supported by third-party sellers.
Africa’s Startup Funding Rebounds to $455m in August 2026, Driven by Mega Deals
31 African startups secured funding rounds of $100,000 or more, raising a combined $455 million in August 2026. August's funding total was a significant rebound from July's $102 million, surpassing the previous 12-month monthly average of $220 million.
Stabyl emerges from stealth with $2.7 million for Africa’s FX infrastructure
A conversation between MBA students at the University of Oxford led to the founding of Stabyl. Stabyl has secured a $2.7 million pre-seed investment led by Konga.
African startups raised over $700M in Q1 2026
Over 80 deals were tracked in the African tech ecosystem in Q1 2026, totaling $711 million in disclosed investments. Egypt secured $154 million and South Africa $134 million, leading the capital race in 2026.
“I’ve never been on leave”: Busha co-founder Moyo Sodipo on seven years building a crypto company
Moyo Sodipo discusses the challenges of time management and the impact of his busy schedule on personal relationships. He reflects on the growth of Busha during the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting increased interest in crypto as a financial alternative.
