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
BII, AfDB, and EBRD Commit $479M in Scatec’s Solar Project to Boost Egypt’s Clean Energy Capacity
The British International Investment (BII), the African Development Bank (AfDB), and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)—have pledged a combined $479.1 million to Obelisk Solar Power, a project vehicle owned by renewable energy company Scatec.
Egyptian Startup Octane Secures $5.2M to Expand Fleet Payment Platform Across MENA
Octane, a fintech firm specializing in digital payment solutions for fleet operations, has successfully raised $5.2 million in a funding round aimed at accelerating its regional growth and technological development.
African Changemakers
Biola Alabi: From Media Executive to VC Leader Shaping Africa’s Innovation Future
Biola Alabi is an investor, business executive, and ecosystem builder who plays a key role in driving innovation and entrepreneurship in Africa.
Mehdi Alaoui is Helping African Startups Scale Through Corporate Innovation
Mehdi Alaoui is a Moroccan tech entrepreneur, investor, and ecosystem builder who has been instrumental in shaping Africa’s startup landscape.
Mathebe Ngwenya: Building a Beauty Ecosystem That Puts African Brands First
Mathebe Ngwenya is a South African entrepreneur and the founder of Beauty on TApp, a fast-growing e-commerce platform focused on beauty and self-care products.
