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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

How (African) startups should think about growth

Ansoff's matrix is a powerful but underutilized growth strategy tool, especially for startups across African markets.

December 2022

Earned wage access, explained: The on-demand economy meets fintech & HR tech

EWA, a new frontier of fintech at the intersection of payroll and the on-demand economy, is spreading across the West and emerging markets in Asia & Africa. Here's a primer.

November 2022

Kippa’s Duke Ekezie-Joseph on digitizing Africa’s MSME sector

The President & Co-Founder of Nigerian fintech platform Kippa shares thoughts on Africa's MSME sector, the company's business model, key opportunities & risks ahead, and the impact of the market downturn on African startups.

October 2022