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.

  • AI Startup Preserves Dementia Patients’ Memories in Nigeria

    A Nigerian health-tech startup is exploring an unconventional application of artificial intelligence: preserving cognitive patterns and communication styles of people living with dementia. The initiative reflects a growing intersection between AI and healthcare innovation in Africa, where startups are increasingly using technology to address complex medical and social challenges. The startup, based in Nigeria, is…

  • Beltone Venture Capital Sees 271% Revenue Surge After Bosta Exit

    Beltone Venture Capital has reported a remarkable 271% surge in revenue following a partial exit from Bosta, underscoring the growing momentum of venture capital activity and successful liquidity events in North Africa’s startup ecosystem. The sharp increase in revenue highlights the impact of strategic exits on venture capital performance, particularly in emerging markets where long…

  • Mia Healthcare Secures $920K for Dental Expansion

    Mia Healthcare has raised $920,000 in new funding to accelerate the expansion of its dental clinic network across Southern Africa, marking a significant step in improving access to affordable oral healthcare in the region. The investment will support the company’s efforts to scale operations, upgrade clinical infrastructure, and expand into underserved communities where dental services…

  • Africa’s AI Growth Confronts Infrastructure Gaps

    Africa’s growing ambition to become a global hub for artificial intelligence is accelerating, but it is increasingly colliding with a fundamental constraint: infrastructure readiness. Across the continent, governments, startups, and investors are pushing to adopt and build AI-driven solutions, yet the underlying systems needed to support large-scale AI development remain uneven and, in many cases,…

  • Lagos Rises in Startup Rankings Amid Nigeria’s Slowdown

    Lagos is steadily rising in global startup rankings, strengthening its reputation as Africa’s leading tech hub, even as Nigeria’s broader startup ecosystem experiences a period of slower growth. The city’s performance highlights a growing divergence between Lagos’ concentrated innovation strength and the wider national challenges affecting startup expansion across the country. Lagos continues to benefit…

  • Launch Africa Ventures Portfolio Management Playbook

    Launch Africa Ventures has become one of the most active early-stage investors on the continent, building a reputation for backing high-growth startups across fintech, healthtech, logistics, and climate technology. As its portfolio has expanded into one of Africa’s largest venture capital ecosystems, the firm’s internal “playbook” for managing investments has become central to how it…