Venture Capital
Early-stage capital, seed financing, series funding rounds, and high-growth technology investments driving innovation across African markets.
Nairobi-Based EV and Battery-as-a-Service Pioneer ARC Ride Secures $33.3 Million in Combined Equity and Debt Financing
Kenyan electric mobility leader ARC Ride has closed a massive $33.3 million funding round backed by a consortium of top-tier venture capital firms and international development finance institutions to scale its pan-African operations.
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Grindstone Ventures Launches New $31.2 million Fund to Close Africa's Post-Seed Funding Gap
The newly established vehicle, led by an all-female founding team, is designed to bridge the post-seed funding gap and prepare high-growth African enterprises for Series A readiness.
Nairobi-Based EV and Battery-as-a-Service Pioneer ARC Ride Secures $33.3 Million in Combined Equity and Debt Financing
Kenyan electric mobility leader ARC Ride has closed a massive $33.3 million funding round backed by a consortium of top-tier venture capital firms and international development finance institutions to scale its pan-African operations.
Ugandan Dairy Processor Mujuni Ventures Secures Strategic Funding from Oxano Capital to Scale Production and Cold-Chain Infrastructure
Kampala-based Mujuni Ventures has closed a milestone investment from Netherlands-based Oxano Capital, unlocking capital to expand its processing footprint, upgrade supply chain logistics, and deepen smallholder sourcing across East Africa.
Nigerian Church-Tech Startup Pewbeam Secures Investment from Resilience17 to Advance AI Live-Service Platform
Pewbeam startup is scaling its real-time AI desktop application designed to automate slide projection, scripture display, and media workflows for physical sanctuaries.
South Africa-Focused Regtech Instarc Secures €1.25 Million to Accelerate Cloud-Native Compliance Platform Rollout
The strategic investment round, led by HFO Investments, will scale the firm's modular regulatory infrastructure designed to streamline customer due diligence and FICA compliance.
LemFi Secures $53M Series B Growth Capital Led by Highland Europe to Accelerate Global Cross-Border Platform
LemFi has closed a $53 million Series B funding round led by Highland Europe to scale its cross-border financial services infrastructure and accelerate international market expansion.
Moniepoint Joins Africa’s Unicorn Club with $110M Series C led by DPI and Google
Nigerian fintech powerhouse Moniepoint has officially crossed the billion-dollar threshold, securing a $110 million Series C funding round led by Development Partners International (DPI) and Google's Africa Investment Fund.
Moove Secures $100 Million in Series B Funding at a $750 Million Valuation to Scale Global Mobility Financing
Mobility fintech Moove has raised $100 million in a Series B funding round led by new investment from Uber and participation from existing backer Mubadala, bringing its total valuation to $750 million.
M-KOPA Raises Over $250 Million in Landmark Financing to Expand Digital Inclusion and E-Mobility
M-KOPA has successfully closed over $250 million in new equity and debt financing, marking one of the largest capital raises in African fintech history.