The Empower Africa Business Platform is Now Live !!!
The move marks a significant milestone for the region’s startup ecosystem as Antler seeks to empower aspiring entrepreneurs and drive innovation by providing essential financial support and mentorship.
The $60 million Fund is specifically earmarked to invest in early-stage startups with exceptional promise and potential across various sectors, including technology, healthcare, fintech, e-commerce, and artificial intelligence.
North Africa has increasingly gained traction as a fertile ground for startups and innovation, with many entrepreneurs tackling complex challenges and developing disruptive solutions.
With Antler’s entry into the scene, aspiring founders can now access the resources and support needed to turn their visionary ideas into reality.
Antler adopts a unique approach to investing by building companies from the ground up, providing selected founders with an initial capital injection and an immersive program that offers hands-on support, mentorship, and access to a vast global network of experts and investors.

The International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private investment arm of the World Bank, has announced a $100 million investment in Raxio Group to support the development of data centres across Africa.

Metro Africa Xpress (MAX), a Lagos-based mobility financing firm, has secured $24 million in a combined equity and debt investment, reinforcing its shift to electric vehicle (EV) financing across West and Central Africa while building on recent profitability in its home market.

The European Investment Bank (EIB) has announced a €15 million investment in the newly established I&P Afrique Entrepreneurs 3 (IPAE 3) fund, managed by Investisseurs & Partenaires.