The business of black soldier flies
Insects might just be the future of food. And one species, the black soldier fly, is the star of the show across Africa & beyond thanks to an almost magical ability to convert organic waste into valuable commercial products.
July 2023
50 African tech startups raised ~$100M in June
Here’s a snapshot of the equity & debt fundraising deals announced across Africa’s tech ecosystem in June 2023.
July 2023
Meet the 25 African startups receiving $4M from Google this year
Here are the startups selected to receive $150,000 each in grant funding as part of the 2023 Google for Startups Black Founders Fund: Africa program.
June 2023
Here’s what happened across Africa’s tech ecosystem in April
From fundraising to M&A to the continued impact of the market downturn on African startups, here’s what you need to know.
May 2023
Venture-scale startups targeting Africa should start with a multi-country mindset
Most African markets are relatively small and many are highly uncertain — a reality that often necessitates geographic expansion; early recognition & preparation is paramount.
May 2023
The hero of home services: A conversation with Eden Life’s Nadayar Enegesi
Eden Life, a Nigerian home services platform is improving quality of life for African consumers. Watch our conversation with Eden Life's CEO on launching the company, scaling it, and what comes next.
April 2023