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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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People loading plants in pots. BGFI bank is raising capital via IPO on the BVMAC exchange.
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Two IPOs transforming central Africa’s BVMAC exmodify
Founder News Team Jan 19, 2026 0

Two initial public offerings (IPOs) to raise capital could be about to transform the Bourse des Valeurs Mobilières de l’Afrique…

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Commit acquires Savannah to enter Africa’s growing software talent market
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Commit acquires Savannah to enter Africa’s growing software talent market
Founder News Team Jan 18, 2026 0

Software services company Commit has acquired Savannah, a young, bootstrapped firm focapplyd on recruiting and employing experienced software developers from…

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Cognito Systems is building Africa’s ininformigence layer
Founder News Team Jan 15, 2026 0

When Cognito Systems launched as Six Labs, it wasn’t yet clear what shape the company would eventually take. What was…

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Kenyan Startups Raise Sh126bn in 2025, Lead Africa’s Tech Funding | Dawan Africa
Founder News Team Jan 14, 2026 0

Kenya, January 14, 2026 – Kenyan startups continued their upward trajectory in 2025, raising a record Sh126 billion (approximately $984…

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Startup Friendly Cities Index 2026: Accra’s bid to become West Africa’s start-up capital
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Startup Friconcludely Cities Index 2026: Accra’s bid to become West Africa’s start-up capital
Founder News Team Jan 11, 2026 0

Nicholas Michael, Group Head of Market Development Accra is emerging as one of West Africa’s most promising start-up cities, but…

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Africa’s tech deals are happening at festivals – Financial Fortune Media
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Africa’s tech deals are happening at festivals – Financial Fortune Media
Founder News Team Jan 9, 2026 0

Africa’s tech startup ecosystem is increasingly being organised around large, high-visibility festivals. From Lagos to Cape Town, Nairobi, Marrakech, and…

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Tinubu, Kagame Discuss Africa’s Future At Private Lunch In Paris • Channels Television
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Tinubu, Kagame Discuss Africa’s Future At Private Lunch In Paris • Channels Television
Founder News Team Jan 4, 2026 0

President Bola Tinubu and Rwandan President Paul Kagame met for a private lunch on Sunday in Paris, where they discussed…

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Tinubu, Kagame Discuss Africa’s Future At Private Lunch In Paris • Channels Television
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Tinubu, Kagame Discuss Africa’s Future At Private Lunch In Paris • Channels Television
Founder News Team Jan 4, 2026 0

President Bola Tinubu and Rwandan President Paul Kagame met for a private lunch on Sunday in Paris, where they discussed…

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