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    Local vs. Global Buyers: The Dominant Exit Path for African Startups

    International acquisitions typically show higher average values compared to domestic exits

    Réunion: France’s Unexpected Tech Rising Star in Africa

    Nestled in the Indian Ocean, amidst turquoise waters and volcanic peaks, lies Reunion Island,...

    Startup Funding Drought: Where Are Africa’s Once Prolific Investors Going?

    Investors from Asian countries such as Japan, China and Saudi Arabia are increasingly exploring geographical diversification, suggesting a broader strategy to mitigate risks and capture new market opportunities.

    The SaaS Subscription Playbook: Lessons from a Leading South African Platform’s Subscription Success

    Notably, subscription revenue made up a hefty 89% of the company’s total income during this time, bringing in about $52 million.
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    Mirova Funds East African Climate Tech Firm KOKO in Clean Energy Push

    The scale of the challenge KOKO is tackling is immense.

    Free Money & Fast Clocks: The Latest Funding Deadlines for African Startups

    This new feature will keep you in the loop, tracking the latest micro-opportunities that can provide the crucial capital injection your startup needs.

    Global VC Antler Steps In as Startup Accelerators Struggle in Nigeria

    In just a week, over 1,000 founders have applied for Antler Nigeria's first cohort.

    Kenyan Regulator Greenlights Ignite-ENGIE Acquisition Deal, Forging Africa’s Largest DRE Provider

    The newly formed entity, to be known as Ignite Energy Access, is projected to serve over 15 million people across 14 African nations, leveraging a combined operational footprint and a shared ambition to tackle energy poverty.

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    Mirova Funds East African Climate Tech Firm KOKO in Clean Energy Push

    The scale of the challenge KOKO is tackling is immense.

    Free Money & Fast Clocks: The Latest Funding Deadlines for African Startups

    This new feature will keep you in the loop, tracking the latest micro-opportunities that can provide the crucial capital injection your startup needs.

    Updated: Emerging Startup Funds for Africa: Who’s Writing the Biggest Checks in 2025?

    If you run a venture focused on Africa, here’s a comprehensive list of the latest startup funds (and their contact addresses) targeting African startups in 2025.

    Egypt’s State Fund Stakes Claim in African Tech Boom

    The fund recently extended its reach to Nigeria.