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.

  • Blockchain Startup Targets African Governments

    A Miami-based fintech startup is seeking to modernize how African governments move and settle money by developing blockchain-powered settlement rails designed for faster, more transparent, and cost-effective public sector transactions. As governments across the continent accelerate their digital transformation efforts, blockchain infrastructure is emerging as a promising tool for improving financial efficiency and reducing the…

  • FoodCourt Halts Operations Over Debt Crisis

    FoodCourt entered Nigeria’s food delivery market to simplify how customers order meals from restaurants while providing merchants with a digital platform to reach more consumers. Like many startups in the industry, it relied heavily on technology, logistics, and partnerships with restaurants to build a seamless delivery experience. However, maintaining these operations proved increasingly expensive as…

  • Building Africa’s Next Generation of Women in Tech

    African cryptocurrency platform Busha has partnered with Women in DeFi to launch “Building Tomorrow Together,” a new initiative designed to empower more women to participate in the continent’s rapidly growing technology and digital finance ecosystem. The programme aims to address the persistent gender gap in tech by equipping women with the knowledge, skills, mentorship, and…

  • African Crypto Startups Expand Into Digital Lending

    African crypto startups are increasingly expanding beyond digital asset trading and payments into lending, marking a significant shift in the continent’s financial technology landscape. As competition intensifies and businesses seek sustainable revenue streams, crypto-enabled lending is emerging as one of the industry’s fastest-growing opportunities. For years, many African crypto companies focused primarily on facilitating cryptocurrency…

  • The Value of Africa’s Business Networks

    As Africa’s startup ecosystem continues to mature, conversations around competitive advantage often focus on funding, technology, infrastructure, and talent. Yet one of the continent’s most powerful assets remains largely overlooked: relationship capital. Across Africa’s diverse markets, trusted personal and professional networks frequently determine how quickly businesses grow, access opportunities, and overcome operational challenges. Relationship capital…

  • Africa Secures $1.44B in Startup Investment

    African startups raised an estimated $1.44 billion in funding during the first half (H1) of 2026, reflecting continued investor confidence in the continent’s innovation ecosystem despite ongoing global economic uncertainty. The figure underscores the resilience of Africa’s technology sector, with entrepreneurs continuing to attract capital across fintech, climate technology, healthtech, logistics, artificial intelligence, and enterprise…