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77 African Tech Startups Raised a Total of $366.86 Million in 2016

March 1, 2017

125 tech startups raised funding in 2015 around the African continent, to the tune of USD185,785,500. Image Credit: InfoBoxDaily

125 tech startups raised funding in 2015 around the African continent, to the tune of USD185,785,500. Image Credit: InfoBoxDaily

African tech startups registered in excess of US$185.7 million in funding in 2015

byJoanitah Nalubega

February 22, 2016

The fintech sector saw a steep decline in investment, down 33% to $964m in 2023. Pictured; Flutterwave is at the forefront of innovation in payments technology in Africa. PHOTO: Flutterwave

The fintech sector saw a steep decline in investment, down 33% to $964m in 2023. Pictured; Flutterwave is at the forefront of innovation in payments technology in Africa. PHOTO: Flutterwave

African Tech Startup Investment Fell by 28% to $2.4bn in 2023 as Global “funding winter” Begins to Bite

January 29, 2024

H.E. William Ruto (left), President of Kenya with Apple Inc. CEO, Tim Cook. PHOTO: @WilliamsRuto / Twitter

H.E. William Ruto (left), President of Kenya with Apple Inc. CEO, Tim Cook. PHOTO: @WilliamsRuto / Twitter

What Ruto’s US Visit Means For African Tech Startups

byNathan Ernest Olupot

September 20, 2023

“Safe Boda” Successfully Raises US $227,000 from GIF

byJoanitah Nalubega

April 6, 2016