Startups globally have faced challenges over the last couple of years when trying to exit, due to factors like a frozen IPO market and reduced attractiveness to buyers. In addition, large ...

Silicon Valley startups thrive on easy access to capital, African entrepreneurs face unique challenges at the base of ...

Last year, funding into African startups edged past $2 billion, returning to pre-pandemic levels and presenting a mixed bag as expected. Signs suggest 2025 will follow the cautious trends of the past ...

The impact fund supports these women-led businesses through grants, loans, and more. A new impact fund invests in environmentally focused startups across Africa, backed financially by Rihanna. Gather ...

NAIROBI, Kenya--(BUSINESS WIRE)--500 Global, one of the world’s most active venture capital firms 1, proudly announced the promotion of Mareme Dieng, based in Nairobi, Kenya, to Partner for their ...

Madica, a structured investment program for pre-seed African startups, has announced new investments in two artificial intelligence–powered ventures, Anavid and Hypeo AI.

Across the world, a strong case has been made about the role and success of pension funds investing in local economies and ...

His work in helping others has earned him several honors, including the Young Achiever’s Award and the Forty Under 40 Award ...

Kenya’s healthtech boom is stalling as funding dries up, forcing startups to restructure, scale down, or fight for survival.

Startups in the Middle East bagged a record US$1.2 billion in funds in the third quarter (Q3) of 2025, according to the Dubai ...