South Africa’s Happy Pay Raises $5 Million to Expand Across Africa

Happy Pay has raised $5 million in a seed funding round led by global venture capital firm Partech, as it looks to expand its ad-subsidised buy now, pay later (BNPL) payments...

South Africa’s Happy Pay Raises $5 Million to Expand Across Africa

Happy Pay has raised $5 million in a seed funding round led by global venture capital firm Partech, as it looks to expand its...

Ajim Capital Targets $20 Million Fund to Back Early-Stage African Startups

Ajim Capital is raising a $20 million second fund to invest in early-stage startups across Africa, as venture firms look to fill a persistent...

Moniepoint Acquires Orda Africa to Expand Restaurant-focused Fintech Offering

Nigerian fintech firm Moniepoint Inc. has acquired restaurant management platform Orda Africa in a move aimed at strengthening its position in Africa’s fast-growing food...

Uber, Bolt Drivers in Nigeria’s Edo State to Strike Over Earnings Dispute

Drivers working with ride-hailing platforms Uber and Bolt in Nigeria’s Edo State will begin a seven-day strike on March 26, protesting what they describe...

Tony Elumelu Foundation Announces 2026 Cohort of 3,200 Entrepreneurs Across Africa

  The Tony Elumelu Foundation has announced its 2026 cohort of entrepreneurs, selecting 3,200 young business owners from 54 African countries under its $16 million...

South Africa’s Happy Pay Raises $5 Million to Expand Across Africa

Happy Pay has raised $5 million in a seed funding round led by global venture capital firm Partech, as it looks to expand its ad-subsidised buy now, pay later (BNPL) payments network across Africa. The round also included participation from Futuregrowth Asset Management, 4Di Capital,...

Ajim Capital Targets $20 Million Fund to Back Early-Stage African Startups

Ajim Capital is raising a $20 million second fund to invest in early-stage startups across Africa, as venture firms look to fill a persistent funding gap at the pre-seed...

Standard Bank and AWIF Inject KES 92.2 Million into Female-led Investment Firms

Standard Bank, has reached a significant milestone in its mission to transform the continent's financial landscape. As the lead sponsor of the African Women Impact Fund (AWIF), the bank has...