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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
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