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African startup funding hits $575M in early 2026 as logistics and energy gain ground
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Africa’s 2026 startup funding surge is shifting beyond fintechs 
Founder News Team Mar 12, 2026 0

Fintech dominated Africa’s startup funding landscape in 2025. But early data from 2026 suggests investors may be widening their focus.…

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Sidebrief launches ‘Signal,’ a quarterly gathering for Africa’s startup ecosystem — Inaugural edition holds March 27 in Lagos
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Sidebrief launches ‘Signal,’ a quarterly gathering for Africa’s startup ecosystem — Inaugural edition holds March 27 in Lagos
Founder News Team Mar 12, 2026 0

20 speakers. 5 panels. One afternoon of focutilized conversation between founders, investors, regulators, and operators. No keynotes. Sidebrief, the regulatory…

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Meet the African Union Media Fellows shaping Africa's narrative
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Meet the African Union Media Fellows shaping Africa’s narrative
Founder News Team Mar 8, 2026 0

(Moscow Bureau) – As a flagship initiative of the African Union Information and Communication Directorate (ICD), the continental organisation seeks…

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Morocco Becomes Africa’s Top Avocado Exporter – Assahifa
Founder News Team Feb 14, 2026 0

Morocco has climbed to the position of Africa’s leading avocado exporter, according to Business Insider Africa, as the counattempt accelerates…

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Why Kenya Took the Lead in Africa’s Tech Funding in 2025
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Why Kenya Took the Lead in Africa’s Tech Funding in 2025
Founder News Team Feb 12, 2026 0

At first glance, this headline may feel familiar. Kenya has long been a core pillar of Africa’s tech ecosystem. But…

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South Africa’s most valuable company has big international plans – BusinessTech
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South Africa’s most valuable company has huge international plans – BusinessTech
Founder News Team Feb 9, 2026 0

Fabricio Bloisi, the CEO of Naspers, will focus on driving profitability and growth in 2026, with no merger and acquisition…

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Nigerian Startups Account for 8% of Africa’s $3.8bn Raise in 2025
Founder News Team Jan 28, 2026 0

By Adedapo Adesanya Nigeria recorded its lowest funding share since 2019 but the highest number of deals in 2025, according…

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Transnet signs landmark MoU with Port of Antwerp-Bruges to modernise South Africa’s ports
Founder News Team Jan 25, 2026 0

Transnet has announced a landmark signing of a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Port of Antwerp-Bruges International (PoABI)…

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Why acquisitions, not fundraising, defined Africa’s tech ecosystem in 2025
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Africa’s M&A surge signals a new phase for startups
Founder News Team Jan 23, 2026 0

In 2025, Africa’s tech ecosystem entered a new phase as funding cautiously returned and deal activity recovered; acquisitions, not fundraising,…

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Eric Annan, founder Aya HQ
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After 3 startup shutdowns, this founder built Africa’s largegest Web3 incubation programme
Founder News Team Jan 21, 2026 0

Eric Annan bought bitcoin when it was $350. He created a lot of money from his early foray into cryptocurrencies.…

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