Cascador Awards Over $5 Million to Seven African Entrepreneurs at 2026 Pitch Day
Cascador has awarded more than $5 million in debt and equity funding to seven African entrepreneurs at its 2026 Pitch ...
Cascador has awarded more than $5 million in debt and equity funding to seven African entrepreneurs at its 2026 Pitch ...
Flutterwave’s move into microfinance banking shows how some businesses delay profit to focus on scale, systems and long-term control of ...
Kenya plans to introduce a 15% capital gains tax on offshore sales of local companies under the Finance Bill 2026
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Kuda has cut jobs across its business following a strategic review
Women-led startups still receive a small share of global venture funding, but across fintech, healthcare, artificial intelligence and mobility, female ...
Still, it was higher than January figures from earlier years, including 2023 and 2024, when funding volumes were far lower.
On Day Two of the Tech Revolution Africa Conference 2.0, themed “The Big Bold Step”, Iyinoluwa Aboyeji stressed that most ...
Glory Olamigoke, co-founder and co-convener of Tech Revolution Africa, said the conference was designed to close a persistent gap in ...
African Startups raised $3.8 billion in 2025, up 32% from 2024, according to Briter Intelligence, though the recovery reached only ...
In Africa, where budgets are tight, connectivity varies, and in-house management can be critical, this comparison is important.
Outsourcing was built on the premise that labour could be bought cheaply abroad.
This is the rise of micro-automation, and it may be one of the most important productivity changes Africa has seen ...
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The Techeconomy Podcast is a thought-leadership show exploring the powerful intersection of technology, business, and the economy, with a strong focus on Africa’s fast-evolving digital landscape.
Africa’s innovation ecosystem is evolving, but where will the funding for the next generation of startups come from?
In this edition of the Techeconomy Business Series (TBS) May 2026, industry experts explore how local capital, venture debt, and smarter investment structures are redefining startup growth and innovation across Africa.
🎙️ Featured Speakers:
* Ebunoluwa Ashley-Dejo
* Damilare Davola
* Success Ajilore (STN & Accelerated Plus)
Key conversations in this webinar include:
✔️ The future of startup financing in Africa
✔️ Venture debt and alternative funding models
✔️ The role of local investors in scaling innovation
✔️ Sustainable investment strategies for African startups
✔️ Opportunities and challenges in the African tech ecosystem
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