Spotlight: Market Trends

How Nigerian startups are coping with the currency crisis
Nigeria's currency plunged in 2023. Here are four tactics companies are using to navigate the naira nightmare.

15 African tech startups that shut down in 2023: Why they did it
At least fifteen startups across Africa announced their shutdowns in 2023. Here's a look at who they are and why they closed their doors.

The top African tech stories of 2023
2023 was an interesting year in Africa Tech with a mix of dark clouds and silver linings. Here's a recap of the year's biggest stories.

40 African tech startups raised ~$140M in July
Here’s a snapshot of the equity & debt fundraising deals announced across Africa’s tech ecosystem in 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.

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.