Tunisian Startup, Juridoc, Secures Funding to Expand AI-Powered Legal Tech Platform
March 25, 2025
Founded in 2021, Juridoc simplifies access to legal resources through a comprehensive database that includes legislation, case law, doctrine, and legal monitoring. Its intelligent search engine, powered by generative AI, enables legal professionals, businesses, and…
Swedfund Commits $16.3 Million to AfricInvest Small Cap Fund
March 25, 2025
Swedfund has committed EUR 15 million to the AfricInvest Small Cap Fund, a private equity initiative focused on supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Africa.SMEs are a cornerstone of economic development, driving job creation…
Safaricom Spark Accelerator Hosts Investor Day for First Cohort of Startups
March 24, 2025
Last week, the Safaricom Spark Accelerator Program held an investor demo day where 9 startups from the inaugural cohort showcased their achievements while fostering connections with prospective investors. The Investor Day is the final phase…
BURN Named Among Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies in EMEA
March 20, 2025
BURN has been chosen by Fast Company as the #2 Most Innovative Company in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Fast Company recognized BURN for its role in revolutionizing the clean cooking sector. BURN’s unique approach of blending…
LoftyInc Capital Secures $43M First Close for Alpha Fund
March 7, 2025
LoftyInc Capital Management has announced the first close of $43m for its new LoftyInc Alpha Fund, a late-seed focused investment vehicle that will drive growth for Africa’s most promising tech startups across key geographies, including…
Badili Secures $400,000 from Proparco to Expand Smartphone Re-Commerce in Africa
March 5, 2025
Badili, a re-commerce startup specializing in refurbished smartphones, has raised $400,000 in debt from Proparco. The debt was supported by Digital Africa and deployed by Proparco. Badili plans to use the funding to improve access to…
Kenyan Startups Recognized at Sankalp Africa Awards 2025
February 28, 2025
Four startups were crowned winners of the prestigious Sankalp Africa Awards 2025. The awards were announced at the 12th Sankalp Africa Summit, held at the Edge Convention Centre in Nairobi, an event that brought together…
Gozem Secures $30M Series B Funding to Expand in West and Central Africa
February 27, 2025
Gozem, the Super App in Francophone Africa, has announced the close of a $30 million series B funding round. This round comprised both equity and debt and was led by SAS Shipping Agencies Services Sàrl…
Halcyon and AWS Launch Fellowship to Support Climate-Smart Agriculture in Africa
February 26, 2025
Halcyon has announced its collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) highlighting their shared commitment to combat food insecurity and accelerate transformative change in Africa through innovation in agricultural technology. This collaboration has already identified 10…