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Over 60% of African startups fail within the first 5 years. However, many of those failures are not final—they’re just pivots in disguise. From Kenya’s…
A New Chapter for Africa’s Startups In 2023 alone, African startups raised over $3 billion, with fintech, edtech, and agritech leading the charge. But behind…
Did you know that over 90% of startups globally are bootstrapped? That means they’re self-funded, grown from personal savings, or fueled by early revenues—not big…
The $12 Trillion Opportunity Hiding in the Climate Crisis By 2030, solving the world’s biggest environmental challenges could unlock over $12 trillion in business opportunities,…
In 2023 alone, African startups raised over $3.5 billion in venture capital—and nearly 70% of that came from just three cities: Lagos, Nairobi, and Cape…
Did you know that nearly 60% of Africa’s population still lacks access to the internet? That’s more than 700 million potential customers—largely untapped—not because they…
In Africa, necessity doesn’t just breed invention—it drives transformation. Across the continent, innovators are turning water scarcity, food insecurity, unemployment, and energy gaps into opportunities…
Would you trust a stranger with your hard-earned money? That’s the dilemma many backers face when deciding whether to fund a new startup or social…
What do Reddit, a college dorm room, and relentless hustle have in common? They all form part of the origin story of Alexis Ohanian—co-founder of…
Your business should be something that stands the test of time — something that lets you grow, adapt, and make a real, long-lasting impact. Too…