Trump’s USAID Shutdown Strikes Blow to African Startups, Halting Critical Funding
President Trump's executive order has halted USAID funding, affecting vulnerable populations and startups. USAID's Development Innovation Ventures invested over $100 million in Kenyan startups over the past decade.
Record funding in women-led healthtech startups sets agenda for founders
Women-led healthtech companies in Africa raised $52 million in funding in 2023. Kasha, Maisha Meds, Dawi Clinics, and Chefaa were responsible for a 2,000% increase in funding to women-led companies in Africa's healthtech industry.
