Articles by Emeka Ajene

Based in Lagos, Nigeria, Emeka is the Founder & Publisher of Afridigest and leads Africreate, a strategic advisory firm that helps global senior executives, corporates, and investors take advantage of opportunities in African markets. He also connects global capital to promising Africa Tech investment opportunities via investment firm Africapital. Follow him on Linkedin and Twitter.

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

30 African startups that raised VC funding in March

Here's a quick look at the equity fundraising deals announced across Africa's tech ecosystem in March 2023.

April 2023

44 women founders of VC-funded fintechs in Nigeria

Men dominate fintech across the world. But here are forty-four women executives setting the pace in Nigeria's fintech sector.

March 2023