From Lagos to Nairobi

Egyptian waste-management startup Bekia has raised $765,000 in seed funding as it moves to digitise the country’s fragmented recycling industry and bring greater transparency to a market that has traditionally relied heavily on cash, informal networks and limited transaction records. The funding round was led by Madica, an Africa-focused investment programme affiliated with Flourish Ventures,…

Africa’s artificial intelligence startup ecosystem is showing signs of growth even as the pipeline of early-stage funding becomes increasingly difficult for young companies to access. The contrast highlights a changing technology landscape in which demand for AI solutions is expanding, while founders face tougher conditions when trying to secure the capital needed to build and…

Tanzanian technology startups are being invited to apply for the Africa Blockchain Festival (ABF) Fellowship Programme 2026, creating an opportunity for founders to connect with investors, mentors, technology leaders and other entrepreneurs from across the continent. The fellowship will take place alongside the Africa Blockchain Festival from October 15 to 17, 2026, at the Sarit…

Askya has launched a new growth programme designed to support African artificial intelligence startups with funding, mentorship and access to a wider network of investors and industry partners. The programme will provide selected startups with investment of up to $200,000, giving early-stage companies additional resources to develop their products and expand across African and international…

OneDosh, the global finance platform focused on simplifying cross-border money movement, has expanded its operations into the European Union, marking a new stage in its growth beyond its original US-Nigeria corridor. The expansion comes as more Africans, particularly Nigerians, build careers, businesses and income streams that span multiple countries. Freelancers work with overseas clients, creators…

FilmOne Entertainment, one of Nigeria’s leading film production and distribution companies, has been selected as one of only six African buyers for the inaugural edition of TIFF: The Market, a new global film industry marketplace launched by the Toronto International Film Festival. The selection places FilmOne at the centre of a new platform designed to…