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    Yearly Archives: 2026

    South African Logistics Startup Shiprazor Secures $2.65m to Streamline E-Commerce Deliveries

    Founded in 2023 by CEO Sahil Affriya, Shiprazor operates as an infrastructure layer connecting online merchants with a disparate network of delivery providers.

    African Biotech Investor OneBio Secures $6m First Close in Test for Continent’s Deep Science Sector

    The fundraising effort marks a notable development in an African venture ecosystem that has historically directed the vast majority of its capital toward financial technology
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    Mogo Kenya Raises $6.2m in Syndicated Deal With I&M Bank and Ecobank

    The deal marks a strategic pivot for the asset financier as it swaps foreign exchange volatility for local currency stability.

    Breadfast Raises $50M Pre-Series C as Novastar Leads Rare Late-Stage Bet in Egypt

    The Egyptian quick-commerce player is defying the continent's tech downturn.

    Zero Fees vs. High Inflation: Why Cisco Is Doubling Down on Affinity Africa’s ‘Freemium’ Math

    When Affinity received its Savings and Loans license in 2022, it was the first such permit granted in over a decade.

    One Month, Two Rounds: Nigeria’s Terra Industries Hits $34m as Investors Eye ‘Faster-Than-Expected’ Traction

    “Before Terra, governments and operators across Africa were often forced to rely on foreign defense systems from China, Europe, and elsewhere.”

    The Funding Desert: Why Algerian Startups Are Being Pushed Toward the Public Markets

    In a country where traditional funding channels remain limited, Algerian entrepreneurs are testing whether public markets can fuel innovation - but the path forward is far from certain

    The Graduation Gap: Mapping Africa’s Current High-Liquidity Post-Seed Corridors

    Approximately 5% to 21% of African seed-stage startups successfully secure Series A funding, significantly lower than the global average of roughly 33%.

    Zambian Neobank Lupiya Raises $11.2m Series A to Expand Across Southern Africa

    Founded in 2016, Lupiya operates as a digital-first financial services provider targeting Zambia’s unbanked and underbanked populations.

    Africa’s Growth Problem Isn’t Capital. It’s Leadership Without Collaboration

    Africa’s future won’t be determined by how much money arrives. Ray Langa, Group CEO of Leagas Delaney, writes from Cape Town

    How an Inside Job Gutted South Africa’s Leading Adtech Firm in 72 Hours

    On the morning of November 25, 2025, executives at Media Host (Pty) Ltd opened an email that would unravel 14 years of business in a matter of days.

    Nigerian Tech Is Missing the $1bn Local Debt Party

    While 'Old Economy' giants raised a record ₦1.6tn ($1.12bn) in short-term debt in 2025, Nigeria's tech ecosystem was noticeably absent.

    Egypt’s Government Hands Over Its National Startup Map to the Private Sector

    Data transparency has long been a sticking point in MENA tech. Valuation numbers are often hushed, and funding rounds can be opaque.

    IFC Backs Aruwa Capital’s $50M Second Fund as It Eyes Ghana Expansion

    Ticket sizes for ACF II are expected to range between $1m and $3m, focusing on businesses that have moved beyond the seed stage but remain too small for global PE players.

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    Founded in 2023 by CEO Sahil Affriya, Shiprazor operates as an infrastructure layer connecting online merchants with a disparate network of delivery providers.

    African Biotech Investor OneBio Secures $6m First Close in Test for Continent’s Deep Science Sector

    The fundraising effort marks a notable development in an African venture ecosystem that has historically directed the vast majority of its capital toward financial technology

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