Kenya cemented its position as the leader in Africa’s startup funding landscape in 2024. It raised an impressive $638 million, according to Africa: The Big Deal’s annual funding report. This marked 88% of East Africa’s total funding and was driven by significant investments in climate tech startups like and SunCulture. Meanwhile, Nigerian startups followed closely, […]
The fight against climate change has a new hero, and it’s not from where you’d expect. Meet Octavia Carbon, a groundbreaking Kenyan startup rewriting the rules of carbon removal with cutting-edge Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology.
Nairobi is set to host two important events this November, focusing on enhancing the startup investment ecosystem in Africa.
Zeno, a visionary startup founded by Tesla alumnus Michael Spencer, is set to revolutionize East Africa’s energy and transport sectors. Fresh out of stealth mode, Zeno has raised $9.5M in an oversubscribed seed round, with support from Lowercarbon Capital, Toyota Ventures, Advantedge Founders, and others, to accelerate the transition to electric mobility in the region. […]
Meet Triply.co, the Kenyan startup shaking things up in the traveltech space! 🏖️ Launched in 2021 by Peter Wachira and Collins Muthinja, Triply.co is your all-in-one platform designed to help travel businesses run smoothly by managing everything from bookings to payroll—saving time and cutting costs! 💼 🚀Triply brings bookings, payments, invoicing, and even payroll into […]
At the heart of Africa’s startup ecosystem, Enza Capital is making waves as a multi-stage venture capital firm based in Nairobi, Kenya, backing some of the most innovative, tech-driven companies across the continent. From fintech to health and even climate tech solutions, Enza Capital is addressing Africa’s most pressing challenges by investing in startups that […]
In today’s world, technology is reshaping every industry – and few names stand out as boldly as Kamal Budhabhatti. Known as the “Bill Gates of Kenya,” Kamal has risen from humble beginnings to become one of Africa’s most influential tech entrepreneurs. His journey is the perfect show of resilience, innovation, and the relentless pursuit of […]
BasiGo is an e-mobility startup on a mission to revolutionize the public transportation sector in Africa. Based in Nairobi, Kenya, BasiGo is led by a team of seasoned entrepreneurs with expertise in electric vehicle technology, sustainable mobility, and renewable energy finance. Together, they’re working to make sustainable mobility a reality in Africa. In the early […]
