A global ride-hailing service that has invested in Moove and collaborates with it on electric vehicle fleets.
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.
Africa’s loyalty programmes are siloed. This Ghana-based startup wants to unify them
MTN's Pulse tariff plan allows subscribers to earn points on airtime purchases, which can be converted into data bundles. Points Africa has raised $2 million from VestedWorld to finance its rollout in Ghana and expand into new African markets.
Day 1-1000 of Pocketfood: Inflation almost killed this startup, then B2B saved it
Omolara Olarerin experienced hunger at work due to a lack of food options and high costs, prompting her to create Pocketfood. She initially launched 'Lunch Lady' to deliver meals to individuals, which quickly gained traction among colleagues.
Flutterwave adopts Polygon blockchain to power stablecoin cross-border payments
Flutterwave is partnering with Polygon Labs to enhance cross-border transactions using stablecoins. The partnership aims to enable instant, low-cost settlements across more than 30 African countries.
Payments Infrastructure Provider to Join Forces with Polygon as Primary Blockchain Partner for Cross-Border Payments
Flutterwave has chosen Polygon as the default blockchain network for its new cross-border payments product. A pilot program for select Flutterwave for Business customers will begin in 2025.
