Venture capital

African tech startup funding leaps by almost 50%

Total investment into the African tech startup ecosystem increased by almost 50% to $1.64 billion in 2025.

Feb 13

Mobility finance platform GoCab raises $45m

GoCab provides credit to gig-economy workers in emerging markets to buy their own car or motorbike.

Feb 10

HAVAÍC makes a further investment in Talk360

The latest investment will support Talk360’s next phase of product development and platform expansion.

Feb 10

Uganda: Holocene backs battery swapping network

Holocene, a South Africa-based early-stage climate tech investor, has announced an investment in Yongeza Capital.

Feb 9

Morocco: Mobility startup raises new funding

Morocco-based mobility startup Enakl announced the closing of a $2.3 million seed funding round.

Feb 3

KNOT Technologies raises $1m pre-seed led by A15

KNOT is building an ticketing and access control platform.

Jan 27

Terra Industries raises $11.75m

Nigerian drone maker Terra Industries has raised $11.75 million, led by 8VC, the VC firm of Palantir co-founder Joe Lonsdale.

Jan 12

Flutterwave acquires Mono

African payments technology company Flutterwave has acquired Mono, a pioneer in open banking infrastructure across the continent.

Jan 5

Mastercard Foundation Africa Growth Fund commits to Five35 Ventures

Five35 Ventures has secured an anchor investment from the Mastercard Foundation Africa Growth Fund, managed by MEDA.

Dec 5, 2025

FSD Africa announces $30m insurtech fund

Africa faces a significant protection gap, with insurance penetration below 3% in most countries.

Nov 26, 2025

A15, Enza Capital, Beltone Venture Capital, and Acasia Ventures back Cairo's Bluworks

The startup specialises in workforce management solutions.

Nov 24, 2025

DisrupTech Ventures backs Morocco’s Chari

This marks DisrupTech’s first investment in Morocco.

Nov 18, 2025

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