Paystack alumni have founded over fourteen African startups
From fintech to on-demand food delivery, former employees at Paystack have founded at least fourteen African startups.
Octamile introduces PayCover an AI-powered platform for insurance policy management
PayCover offers four distinct features: a digital wallet, personalised insurance policies, automated reminders and flexible payment options.
How Xiaomi overthrew Samsung in Nigeria's smartphone wars
Samsung’s new distant third position is a break from the norm given its longstanding hold on the market
Why women-led businesses thrive and how to close the funding gap
Bolaji Sofoluwe, founder and managing director of ETK Group shares insights on the impact of investing in women-led businesses in Africa.
Inside the failed Y Combinator-backed startups in Africa
Since its debut African investment in 2012, Y Combinator has backed over 106 startups on the continent. We tracked down a few of these startups that have since shut down.
Layoffs and rejections couldn't stop this designer's rise: Obasola's story
From layoffs to dream job: Obasola Akintola shares a guide to turning setbacks into opportunities.
In four charts: How African startups raised $74M in January 2023
In January 2024, African tech startups secured $74 million across 24 deals comprised of both equity and debt, according to BD Funding Tracker.