The Empower Africa Business Platform is Now Live !!!
M-KOPA’s asset financing platform has revolutionized access to essential goods and services in underserved African communities by leveraging mobile technology and innovative financing solutions. The firm enables its customers to acquire solar energy systems, smartphones, and other life-changing products through flexible payment plans.
The debt and equity funding will fuel M-KOPA’s ambitious growth plans, enabling the company to scale its operations, strengthen its technology infrastructure, and enhance customer experiences. By expanding its asset financing platform, M-KOPA aims to empower more individuals and small businesses with the necessary tools and resources to thrive. This investment comes at a critical time when access to affordable financing remains a challenge for many people in Africa.

African startups and growth companies raised $224 million in July, lifting total funding for the first seven months of 2026 to $1.66 billion.

Africa50, the Tanzania Petroleum Development Corporation (TPDC) and TAQA Arabia have signed an agreement to invest in, develop and operate the first phase of a small-scale liquefied natural gas project in Tanzania.

British International Investment (BII) and Africa50 have signed a memorandum of understanding to expand joint infrastructure investment across Africa, with the UK development finance institution committing $20 million to the Africa50 Infrastructure Acceleration Fund.