Spotlight: Analysis
Deep dives into the companies, deals, and markets shaping Africa’s economy. We go beyond the headlines to examine how businesses actually work, what drives industry trends, and why certain strategies succeed or fail. Data-driven investigations that help you understand the mechanics behind Africa’s most important business 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.
August 2023
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
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