TechStream

Technology news around the ecosystem!

From Lagos to Nairobi

We give you summaries of happenings around tech, from developer stand-ups to the boardrooms.

  • Bluechip Hosts Lagos Data & AI Summit

    Bluechip Technologies has successfully hosted the third edition of its Data and Artificial Intelligence (AI) Summit in Lagos, bringing together industry leaders, technology experts, business executives, policymakers, and innovators to explore the transformative impact of data and AI on businesses and economies. The summit served as a platform for discussions on emerging technologies, digital transformation,…

  • Agenz Secures $5M to Modernize Morocco’s Property Market

    Morocco’s growing technology ecosystem has received another boost as proptech startup Agenz announced it has raised $5 million in fresh funding to accelerate the digital transformation of real estate transactions. The investment marks a significant milestone for the company and highlights increasing investor confidence in technology-driven solutions for one of Africa’s largest and most important…

  • Africa’s EV Leader Expands Beyond Two-Wheel Mobility

    Africa’s electric vehicle (EV) sector has experienced significant growth in recent years, driven by rising fuel costs, environmental concerns, and the need for affordable transportation solutions. At the forefront of this movement is Kenya-based EV startup BasiGo, one of Africa’s most-funded electric mobility companies. While the company initially gained attention for introducing electric buses to…

  • 14 African Startups Join MassChallenge 2026 Cohort

    Fourteen African startups have been selected to join the 2026 cohort of the MassChallenge accelerator, where they will compete for funding prizes of up to CHF 1 million while gaining access to global mentorship, strategic partnerships, and investor networks. The selection highlights the growing recognition of African innovation on the global startup stage and the…

  • Morocco’s Agenz Secures $5M Seed Funding to Expand Proptech Platform

    Morocco-based proptech startup Agenz has raised $5 million in seed funding to accelerate the growth of its digital real estate platform and expand its footprint across North Africa. The round marks a significant milestone for the company as it seeks to modernize property transactions in a market that has traditionally relied on fragmented, offline processes.…

  • Africa’s AI Startups Aim to Avoid Western Tech’s Costly AI Missteps

    Africa’s artificial intelligence (AI) startup ecosystem is evolving with a rare advantage: the ability to observe global trends and avoid the costly missteps already made in more mature markets such as the United States and Europe. As AI adoption accelerates worldwide, African founders are increasingly positioning themselves not as late adopters, but as strategic learners…