How (& Why) We Are Building Today Africa

Today Africa was born out of a failed business endeavor, one rooted in the struggle to access success stories of fellow Africans in the same industry. This made us realize that the absence of narratives of Africans disrupting the ecosystem is one missing link to sustainable growth in businesses in Africa. Motivated by this need, […]

November 20, 2023

200 Pre-seed Funding Companies That Can Fund Your Startup

In this blog post, you’re going to learn the role pre-seed funding companies play in nurturing your early-stage startup. Let’s jump into it. What is Pre-seed Funding Launching your startup requires more than just an idea; it needs the necessary capital to kickstart your venture. However, securing funding at the earliest stages can be challenging. […]

November 21, 2023

African Unicorn: How Many in Africa Today?

The term “unicorn” was first coined in a 2013 Techcrunch article by Aileen Lee, founder and managing partner of Palo Alto’s Cowboy Ventures. To identify American software companies valued at $1 billion or more by private investors or public markets and less than 10 years old. Nowadays, the global VC & tech community widely accepts […]

January 12, 2024

Today Africa partners with SheFoundry for the African Women Founders Summit (AWFS 2025)

Today Africa officially partners with SheFoundry Ltd for the African Women Founders Summit (AWFS 2025) — a premier event dedicated to spotlighting and empowering Africa’s women entrepreneurs. At Today Africa, our mission is clear: to share impactful stories that inspire, empower, and drive change across the continent. This new partnership with SheFoundry aligns perfectly with […]

April 18, 2025

20 Most Funded Startups in Africa Still Active This Year

Most funded startups in Africa are no longer just local success stories—they’re global contenders attracting billions in venture capital and reshaping industries. These companies are solving deeply rooted challenges with bold, scalable solutions, and in doing so, they’re pulling in the kind of funding that was once reserved for Silicon Valley unicorns. But funding is […]

July 15, 2025

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Grant vs Loan: How to Decide for Your Small Business in Africa

Grant vs Loan: How to Decide for Your Small Business in Africa

July 31, 2025

Starting or scaling a small business in Africa comes with a lot of challenges — and at some point, almost

10 Reasons Why Startups Fail (& How to Avoid Them)

10 Reasons Why Startups Fail (& How to Avoid Them)

July 28, 2025

The startup world is full of ambition, innovation, and opportunity, yet the startup failure rate statistics paint a much harsher

Diaspora

The Ultimate Startup Checklist for African Founders

The Ultimate Startup Checklist for African Founders

July 19, 2025

Before diving into the world of entrepreneurship, it’s essential to understand why a startup checklist

From Idea to IPO: African Startups Making Global Headlines

From Idea to IPO: African Startups Making Global Headlines

July 12, 2025

Africa’s tech scene has exploded in recent years, and its homegrown startups are hitting major