10 Startups to Watch in 2025 in East Africa
East Africa's startup ecosystem attracted $725 million in venture capital in 2024, with climate tech surpassing fintech as the top-funded sector. Twiga Foods has streamlined food supply chains, reducing post-harvest losses from 30% to just 4% within its network.
How Corporations Support African Startups
Google's Black Founders Fund offers up to $150,000 in equity-free funding to support African startups. Visa has connected over 100 fintech startups to its global payment network, enhancing their market access.
M-KOPA Nears $400M Annual Revenue as Africa’s Largest Pay-As-You-Go Fintech Scales Across Sub-Saharan Markets
M-KOPA is on track to surpass an annual revenue rate of $400 million by year-end. The company serves 5 million underbanked Africans with a pay-as-you-go financing model.
