Bloomberg Names 25 African Startups to Watch in 2026
Bloomberg has highlighted 25 African Startups to Watch highlights in 2026.
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Meet the 15 African Startups Selected for Google’s Accelerator Africa Class 10
Google has unveiled the 10th cohort of its Google for Startups Accelerator Africa, selecting 15 startups from a highly competitive pool of close to 2,600 applicants.
SA Healthtech RecoMed and Discovery Vitality Partner to Simplify Flu Vaccinations
South African e-health startup RecoMed has joined forces with Discovery Vitality to streamline the booking process for flu vaccinations and Vitality Health Checks.
Secha Capital Launches Training Initiative to Cultivate Business Leaders in Africa
African impact investor Secha Capital has announced the launch of the Junior Operator-Investor Network (JOIN) program.
New Investments
Latest funding rounds and investment opportunities across the continent
Anzana Secures $20 Million BII Financing to Expand Small Hydropower Projects Across Africa
Tanzanian-founded fintech company Nala has secured up to $50 million in credit financing from global private credit firm Liquidity, as the company moves to strengthen its cross-border payment infrastructure amid growing demand for faster international transactions.
Egypt’s MNT-Halan Attains Unicorn Status with $400 Million Raised in Securitization Issuances – Copy
MNT-Halan has become Egypt’s first unicorn after announcing a raise of over $400 million securitizationion issuances this year, solidifying its position as a leading player in the region’s financial technology sector.
Joliba Capital Raises $59 Million to Invest in West African SMEs
Joliba Capital, a private equity firm focused on investing in SMEs in West Africa, has announced the first close of its Joliba Fund I at $59m.
South African Startup NeoNomad Launches Africa’s First Hybrid Exchange Platform
South African fintech startup, NeoNomad, has introduced Africa’s inaugural hybrid exchange platform, a groundbreaking web application designed to revolutionize financial services across the continent.
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