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

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

MyKreeb Launches V2.0: Smarter Rental Intelligence with Advanced Tenant Verification

Lagos, Nigeria (13th August, 2025) MyKreeb, a fast-growing PropTech startup, announces the launch of MyKreeb 2.0, itsupgraded home-rental intelligence platform, alongside a robust tenant verification tool — built tohelp landlords, realtors, shortlets, and property managers make smarter leasing decisions in Nigeria’scomplex housing market. “Renting a home in Africa is often a nightmare,” said Ishaq Willson, […]

August 13, 2025

Inside Africa

Why African Startups are Gaining Global Attention (and What’s Next)

Why African Startups are Gaining Global Attention (and What’s Next)

August 27, 2025

In recent years, the African startup ecosystem has exploded onto the global stage. Investors and media alike are tuning in

The Role of Women in the African Tech Ecosystem

The Role of Women in the African Tech Ecosystem

August 21, 2025

The African tech ecosystem is booming. But behind the headlines of billion-dollar valuations and record-breaking venture capital lies a quieter,

Diaspora

22 Business Opportunities for Africans in the Diaspora

22 Business Opportunities for Africans in the Diaspora

August 22, 2025

Across the globe, Africans in the diaspora wield tremendous influence and opportunity. More than 200

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