Key Developments
Investment News
Startup Spotlights
Complete Farmer: The Ghanaian Agritech Empowering African Farmers with Technology and Market Access
Complete Farmer is a Ghanaian agritech startup that is transforming the agricultural landscape in Africa.
Kangpe Health: The Nigerian Tech Startup Bridging the Gap in Healthcare Access in Africa
Africa, a continent rich in diversity and potential, faces significant challenges in ensuring equitable access to quality healthcare for its growing population.
Pivo Africa: The Nigerian Fintech Making It Easy For SMEs to Access Finance and Banking Services
Pivo Africa is a Nigerian fintech startup that provides innovative financial solutions to individuals and businesses across Africa.
New Investments
Mastercard Foundation Africa Growth Fund Partners with CCA to Support MSMEs in Africa
A new partnership between the Mastercard Foundation Africa Growth Fund and Capital Connect Africa (CCA) is aiming to tackle one of the biggest challenges faced by African micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs): access to financing.
Zimi Gets $320,000 to Turn Electric Vehicles into Backup Power Sources in South Africa
South African electric vehicle startup Zimi has received a grant of $320,000 (about R6 million) from the Energy and Environment Partnership (EEP Africa Trust Fund).
African Changemakers
Serge Ekue is Advancing West Africa’s Development Through Strategic Finance and Regional Cooperation
Serge Ekue is a Togolese banker, development finance expert, and a prominent figure in West Africa’s economic landscape.
Shirley Somuah is Driving Economic Growth in Africa by Backing Local Businesses and Empowering Youth
Shirley Somuah is a Ghanaian investment professional and partner at CardinalStone Capital Advisers (CCA), a private equity firm that focuses on growing small and medium-sized businesses in West Africa, especially in Nigeria and Ghana.
Patrick Timani is Building Africa’s Future Through Smart Mobility and Financial Inclusion
Patrick Timani is a Cameroonian tech entrepreneur and engineer who is using innovation to solve some of the everyday challenges facing urban Africa.
