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
Nigeria’s PaidHR Raises $1.8 Million Seed Funding to Revolutionize Payroll Systems in Africa
Nigerian HR-tech startup PaidHR has successfully closed a US$1.8 million seed funding round as it continues its mission to modernize payroll and human resource operations throughout Africa.
IFC Backs AMEA Power in Launching Egypt’s First Utility-Scale Battery Storage System with $72 Million Investment
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has unveiled a significant financing deal to advance Egypt’s transition to sustainable energy, with a $72 million loan package for the nation’s inaugural utility-scale battery energy storage system (BESS).
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.
