Moroccan Eyewear Startup LNKO Secures Beltone Venture Capital Funding to Expand Across Africa
LNKO secured an undisclosed equity investment from Beltone Venture Capital. The investment will help LNKO expand its operations across Africa.
dLocal & AZA Finance Partner to Expand Payment Solutions in Africa
dLocal and AZA Finance have formed a strategic agreement to extend their service offerings. The partnership will enhance payment processing and financial services for customers.
Qualcomm Opens Applications for ‘Make in Africa’ Startup Mentorship Program
Qualcomm opens applications for 'Make in Africa' Startup Mentorship Program. The program is equity-free and part of Qualcomm’s African Innovation Platform.
Africa’s $1.5 Billion Funding and Its Untapped Entrepreneurial Potential
Africa secured $1.5 billion in equity funding in 2024. Africa accounts for 5% of global GDP but 18% of the world's population.
African Startups Beat Asia with $2.2B in Funding Despite Global Slowdown
African startups secured $2.2 billion in funding in 2024. This funding accounts for 0.6% of the worldwide startup funding total of $275 billion.
