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.

  • Africa startup funding falls 26.6% to $110.4m in April

    Africa’s startup ecosystem experienced a notable slowdown in April, with funding dropping sharply by 26.6% to $110.4 million, reflecting continued global caution in venture capital markets and persistent local economic pressures. The decline comes at a time when many African startups have been struggling to secure large-scale investments, especially in growth and late-stage funding rounds.…

  • Copia insolvency case proceeds in Kenya’s High Court

    The insolvency case involving Kenyan e-commerce startup Copia Global has officially moved to Kenya’s High Court, marking a critical stage in the collapse of one of East Africa’s most prominent digital retail platforms. The case underscores the financial pressures that have continued to weigh on Africa’s e-commerce sector despite years of rapid digital adoption and…

  • Securing Nigerian Payment with Alias Tags

    A Nigerian fintech startup is betting that replacing traditional bank account numbers with “paytags” could significantly reduce fraud in the country’s rapidly digitizing financial system. The company argues that simplifying payment identifiers into secure, user-friendly aliases can close one of the most exploited vulnerabilities in Nigeria’s banking ecosystem: the exposure and misuse of sensitive account…

  • Nigeria’s Top Banks Lose $1.56M to Rising Digital Fraud in 2025

    Three of Nigeria’s largest commercial banks reportedly lost a combined $1.56 million to fraud-related incidents in 2025, highlighting the growing cybersecurity and financial crime challenges facing Africa’s banking sector. The losses, disclosed in recent financial and regulatory reports, reflect the increasing sophistication of fraud schemes targeting digital banking systems as more Nigerians adopt online and…

  • The Future of Venture Capital and Startup Growth in Africa

    Venture capital funding in Africa has evolved from a niche investment category into one of the world’s most closely watched emerging markets. Over the past decade, African startups have attracted billions of dollars in investment as global and local investors seek opportunities in fintech, healthtech, agritech, logistics, climate technology, e-commerce, and artificial intelligence. While funding…

  • PushNcare Gains Rapid Growth With AI-Powered African Nutrition Platform

    “Nutrition OS,” a system designed to make healthy eating more culturally relevant for African consumers. The company’s rise reflects growing demand for preventive healthcare solutions as non-communicable diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, and obesity continue to increase across the continent. Founded by entrepreneur Gilbert Mbeh, PushNcare began as a side project in 2023 before evolving…