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Β Issue #100: South African Hohm Energy raises $ 8m seed fund, Arnergy secures $3m while Mamamoni obtained $270k
Last week, we recorded only three funding activities which marks the lowest number recorded…
Issue #99: Mobility fintech Moove secures $10 million to expand into India while Roam raises $24 million in debt and equity financing
Last week, we witnessed a number of deals in the African startup ecosystem. Most remarkably,…
Issue #98: Edtech, Klas raises $1m pre-seed while Remotely also secured $315k for its pre-seed funding
We witnessed six funding deals in the African startup ecosystem last week. Nigerian Edtech,…
Issue #97: OfferZen raises $4.3m, Roboost secures $3m while Viebeg Medical secures funding to boost health solutionΒ
The African startup ecosystem had a moderate pace of events last week which featured only…
Issue #96: Apollo Agriculture raises $10m in a mix of debt and equity, DXwand secures $4m while Crealo obtains seed funding of $1.42m
Last week, the African startup ecosystem witnessed eight funding deals, with Apollo…
Issue #95: Watu Credit secures $15M, Zeal raises $4M, while Ezdehar invests $10m in Yodawy
Continuing the trend from the first two weeks of January, last week saw multiple big-money…
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AU-Startups Watchlist
9 Women-Led Startups Developing Revolutionary Solutions In North Africa
North Africa is home to several dynamic startup companies that are thriving and providing…
9 Energy Solutions Startups Redefining Energy Supply and Management in West Africa
West Africa is a region with immense energy potential. With abundant renewable energy…
9 Energy Solutions Startups Redefining Energy Supply and Management in East Africa
In East Africa, a wave of innovation is reshaping the energy landscape, with startups at the…
9 Energy Solutions Startups Redefining Energy Supply and Management in Southern Africa
Southern Africa boasts one of the most dynamic energy sectors in the world. Itβs a thriving…
9 Energy Solutions Startups Redefining Energy Supply and Management in North Africa
North Africa has abundant renewable energy resources, including solar, wind, and geothermal.…
9 Mobility Startups Disrupting Transportation Services in Southern Africa
A wave of innovation is reshaping how people commute in Southern Africa. New systems and…
AU-Startup Insights & Reports
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The Short Life Expectancy of African Startups β Why African Startups Die Young
Africa as a continent is blessed with creative and industrial individuals who possess both…
How the NIBSS Directive Affects Existing Digital Financial Solutions in Nigeria
The Nigerian fintech industry recently had a regulatory shakeup with the Central Bankβs…
What You Need to Know about the Nigerian Startup Support and Engagement Portal
The Nigerian Federal Government, on the 21st of November 2023, announced the launch of the…
Africa’s Tech Revolution: 10 Key Drivers of Progress
In the span of just two decades, Africa has undergone a tech revolution that is propelling…
AU-StartupsΒ Joins Forces with IATF2023 to Drive a Connected African Startup Ecosystem
AU-Startups, the one-stop gateway for transforming Africa into a startup superpower, is…
AU-Startups Q1 2023 Report
Despite the global economic downturn, Africa’s startup ecosystem is thriving and…
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Startup Resources
IWD Special β Top Women Founders-Executives Making Waves in the African Startup Ecosystem
International Womenβs Day is set apart to celebrate all women globally for their remarkable…
Funding and Grant Opportunities for African Startups β Week 33
Welcome to a brand new edition of our Funding and Grant Opportunities Series, where we bring…
Funding and Grant Opportunities for Startups in Africa β Week 32
If you are an African startup founder looking for funding to scale your business, you should…
Crucial Growth Factors Africa Should Incorporate From the Leading Startup Ecosystems in the World
The Startup Genome Ecosystem has released the 2023 Edition of its report, which ranks the…
Funding and Grant Opportunities for African Startups β Issue 30
Welcome to this weekβs edition of the Funding and Grant Opportunities series. This…
Funding and Grant Opportunities for Startups in Africa β Week 31
If you are an African startup founder looking to grow your business, you should look into…
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Startup Spotlight
Startup of the Month: Termii
Termii is a communication platform-as-a-service startup that specializes in providing…
Startup of the Month: Figorr
Figorr, founded in 2017 by Oghenetega Iortim, is an IoT company that offers real-time…
African Day Special: The AU-Startups Top 54 African tech companies facilitating cross border trade in Africa
The implementation of the AfCFTA agreement aims to transform Africa into a consolidated…
Startup of the Month: Chargel
Chargel, founded in 2021 by Senegalese brothers Moustapha and Alioune Ndoye, aims to disrupt…
Startup of the Month: Rwazi
Rwazi is a market intelligence platform that collects and provides actionable data from…
Startup of the Month: Envisionit Deep AI
Envisionit Deep AI is a healthtech startup that aims to revolutionize medical imaging…
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Join AU-Startups to access funding, network, learn, and grow. Connect with investors, mentors, and experts. Be part of the vibrant startup ecosystem and contribute to its success.
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Founders Spotlight
Founder of the Month: Adegoke Olubusi
Adegoke Olubusi is the CEO of Helium Health, a startup dedicated to establishing a…
Founder of the Month: Kidist Tesfaye
Kidist Tesfaye is the CEO of YeneHealth, an innovative startup in Ethiopia that utilizes AI…
Founder of the Month: Damilola Olokesusi
Damilola Olokesusi, CEO and co-founder of Shuttlers, has spearheaded the growth of a…
Founder of the Month: Rahma Abid
Rahma Abid is the founder and CEO of Shape, a Tunisian edtech startup that provides a SaaS…
Founder of the Month: Rotimi Thomas
Rotimi Thomas is the co-founder and CEO of SunFi, a fintech company that matches people in…
Founder of the Month: Miishe Addy
Miishe Addy is the co-founder and CEO of Jetstream Africa, a cross-border e-logistics…