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
Crossfin Backs DigiSquad to Boost Financial Inclusion in Africa
South African investment firm Crossfin, known for its focus on financial technology, has announced a new investment in DigiSquad, a payments advisory company based in Johannesburg.
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.
African Changemakers
Temitope Omotolani Is Making Finance Work for Everyone in Africa
Temitope Omotolani is a Nigerian entrepreneur who has built a reputation for using technology and finance to empower individuals and promote sustainable development in Africa.
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.
