African Startup Funding Hits $1.66 Billion as Debt Drives EV and Energy Deals
African startups and growth companies raised $224 million in July, lifting total funding for the first seven months of 2026 to $1.66 billion.
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Cassava Technologies and Atlas AI Partner to Bring AI Revolution to Africa
Cassava Technologies, a pan-African technology company, and Atlas AI, a leading provider of artificial intelligence (AI) solutions, have announced a partnership to accelerate digital transformation in Africa.
Meet the 24 African Women Entrepreneurs Shortlisted for the 2023 AWIEF Awards
The Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) announced the 24 finalists for its 2023 AWIEF Awards.
Baobab Network Launches Accelerator Programme to Boost African Tech Ecosystem
Baobab Network, a pan-African venture capital firm, has announced the launch of its Accelerator Programme for African Startups.
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IFC Proposes $50 Million Investment in African Renewable Energy Fund UGEAP
The International Finance Corporation has proposed an equity investment of up to $50 million in the Universal Green Energy Access Programme, a fund seeking to expand financing for distributed renewable energy projects across sub-Saharan Africa.
Africa’s “Y Combinator”, Accelerate Africa, Unveils First Cohort of 10 Startups
Accelerate Africa, a new accelerator program designed to propel early-stage African businesses has unveiled its inaugural cohort after four months of operation.
AI company Flapmax launches program to help African startups scale up and raise capital
The program, which is open to startups from all over the continent, will provide participants with access to mentorship, training, and funding opportunities.
IFC Launches New Women-Centered Initiative to Strengthen Economic Opportunities in Africa
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), part of the World Bank Group, has introduced a new program called the Africa Leadership Economic Advancement and Development for Women (LEAD) Alliance.
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