African startups face tougher scrutiny as investors seek returns
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Samuel Ogbonyomi, CEO and co-founder of PipeOps, is upbeat about the prospect of striking up…

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African startups face tougher scrutiny as investors seek returns

Saudi Arabia deepens its investment footprint in African startups with $250 million fund
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Saudi Arabia is intensifying its presence in Africa’s startup scene through a series of new…

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Saudi Arabia deepens its investment footprint in African startups with $250 million fund

Africa’s acceleration programmes in 2025: Powering start-ups and building venture talent
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In 2025, capital is tighter, investors are more cautious, and start-ups face growing pressure to…

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Africa’s acceleration programmes in 2025: Powering start-ups and building venture talent

Africa’s 20 most promising startups to watch in 2025
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2025 is shaping up to be a breakout year for African technology. Despite uneven funding…

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Africa’s 20 most promising startups to watch in 2025

Can Africa hook into growing ‘local capital start-ups’ trend?
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In 2017, I gave a TEDx talk entitled‘Who Will Own Our Future Unicorns?’ At the…

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Can Africa hook into growing ‘local capital start-ups’ trend?

The big funding squeeze: Can African startups survive?
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Startup businesses from across Africa convened in Marrakech in April for GITEX Africa, one of…

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The big funding squeeze: Can African startups survive?

Startup funding concerns balanced by AI optimism at GITEX Africa
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Resolving the funding crunch facing African startups and positioning economies across the continent to reap…

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Startup funding concerns balanced by AI optimism at GITEX Africa

Ethiopian venture capital firms hopeful on deregulation
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Ethiopia’s venture capital space is hopeful that the government’s programme of financial liberalisation will encourage…

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Ethiopian venture capital firms hopeful on deregulation

Cape Town tech hub brings corporates and innovators together
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Amid the bars and restaurants of Cape Town’s vibey Kloof Street, a converted warehouse plays…

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Cape Town tech hub brings corporates and innovators together

Nigeria not an easy place for startups
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Bature Brewery has found success in the Nigerian market, but there has been many challenges….

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Nigeria not an easy place for startups