Botswana Tech Fund sees opportunity where African venture capital rarely flows
The Big Four countries in Africa attracted over 80% of all venture capital in 2025, with South Africa alone capturing 19% of the total. South Africa accounted for 29% of all African equity funding, making it the largest equity market on the continent.
Cameroon’s REasy raises $1.8m to fix how Africa’s importers pay suppliers
REasy raised $1.8 million in pre-seed funding to support its West African expansion. The funding round was backed by Ingressive Capital, Launch Africa, and 54 Collective, among others.
What do investors mean when they say founders should build for Africa?
Dipo Ojo, founder of Trippa, has been advised by investors to 'build for Africa' while demonstrating traction and scalability. Investors expect startups to prove their ability to scale globally, despite the local contexts shaping their business models.
Six founders ask investors questions about venture capital and investing
Founders from various startups had the opportunity to ask investment professionals about venture capital. Questions included topics like investment thesis, support for founders, and exit strategies.
Ask an Investor: The path to exits, the support VCs provide, and Africa’s hottest sectors
Oui Capital partially exited its $150,000 investment in Moniepoint for $8 million after it became a unicorn. Secondary sales have emerged as a practical exit strategy for investors in Africa due to the rarity of full acquisitions and IPOs.
