African Startups
Coverage of African Startups in the Nexus archive.
- UBA Business Series enlists Abaga, Chowdeck CEO, Egunjobi to speaks on innovation, African startups
The UBA Business Series, a quarterly event, has become a major knowledge-sharing platform for entrepreneurs and business leaders. It features Abaga, Chowdeck CEO, and Egunjobi discussing innovation and African startups.
- African Startup Funding Rebounds as Debt Overtakes Equity
African startups raised $1.3 billion in 2026, with fintech leading the funding and debt surpassing equity as the primary funding source across the continent.
- Challenges and Opportunities of Investing in African Startups
The article discusses the challenges and opportunities associated with investing in African startups, highlighting the dual nature of risks and potential rewards in this emerging market.
- Bloomberg African Startups to Watch 2026
Bloomberg has released a list of African startups to watch in 2026, highlighting their potential for growth and innovation across various industries.
- Africa Finance Corporation commits $100M to digital growth
The Africa Finance Corporation is committing $100 million to venture capital firms backing African technology companies. This investment comes as African startups raised $3.2 billion in 2025, a 40% increase year-over-year, amid calls for increased African investment following a pullback in overseas funding due to US interest rate rises.