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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6 Ways We Validated Our Startup Idea (& Lessons You Can Learn)

6 Ways We Validated Our Startup Idea (& Lessons You Can Learn)

July 18, 2025

Every entrepreneur starts with an idea. For us, it was that spark of inspiration we believed could change lives—or at

25 Business Mistakes We Made (& How You Can Avoid Them)

25 Business Mistakes We Made (& How You Can Avoid Them)

July 17, 2025

When we started our previous businesses, we were full of passion and big ideas. We believed they were going to

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