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The untold story of Africa’s newest unicorn, MNT-Halan

Studying the origins and evolution of Egypt’s MNT-Halan reveals important lessons for builders in Africa and beyond.

February 2023

Three lessons for founders in Africa’s mobile-first economy

Africa has the highest share of internet traffic coming from mobile worldwide. Here are three implications founders and builders should keep in mind.

February 2023

The complete list of African unicorns today

Africa's unicorn list is small but growing. Here's an overview of the seven unicorns in the African tech ecosystem today.

February 2023
27 founders that raised over $1 million in Francophone Africa in 2022

27 founders that raised over $1 million in Francophone Africa in 2022

While conventional startup & VC wisdom across Africa and elsewhere is to chase huge markets above all else, the reality is that focusing on dominating ‘niche’ markets is a savvy way to avoid competition and achieve efficient growth, not just...

February 2023

Diamonds in the diaspora: How startups are building for African communities worldwide

Africa-focused innovators should explore embracing the global African diaspora as a business strategy, and here are five startups doing just that.

January 2023

The rise of earned wage access across Africa, explained by leading founders

An expert panel of founders provides insight, commentary, & analysis on the rise of earned wage access across Africa in this Afridigest Thought Circle.

December 2022