1+ week, 4+ day ago   (1597+ words) A South African startup can have customers, revenue and a product people are willing to pay for, and still struggle to find the money it needs to grow. That sounds like a contradiction in a country where startup funding is…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (740+ words) For South African startups, getting customers is only half the battle. Even after people start paying for their products, raising enough money to grow can remain difficult. That is the funding gap Mamor Capital Ventures wants to target with its…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (250+ words) LAGOS, Nigeria — Africa’s venture capital ecosystem is at a crossroads. After years of record fundraising and headline-grabbing exits, the question now is no longer “Can African startups scale?” but “How do investors actually get their money back?” Organized by Vencapital,…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (1351+ words) Askya Investment Partners is opening applications for a six-week programme for African AI startups, with a minimum commitment of $200,000 to at least one participant. Ten companies will take part, and none of them has to pay cash or give up…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (1048+ words) At Gbagada General Hospital in Lagos, a young girl named Sherifat arrived at Lluvia Health’s play and psychosocial support hub unable to walk independently. During her visit, she became interested in toys placed on another shelf. She wanted to get…...