Moniepoint Co-Founders – Tosin Eniolorunda (3rd L) and Felix Ike (3rd L) – and their team One week ago, Moniepoint CEO, Tosin Eniolorunda, announced that the company has been named among the UK’s leading fintech firms by CNBC, an achievement he described as a powerful validation of the company’s global impact. [See the full list here: https://www.cnbc.com/the-uks-top-fintech-companies-2025/] For Moniepoint’s users, this breakthrough signals more than just international recognition. It opens up opportunities for seamless cross-border financial services, stronger trust in the brand’s global credibility, and potential new tools to connect African businesses with international markets. With the UK being one of…
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Mayowa Olugbile – CEO, Itana Artificial intelligence (AI) is rewriting the rules of global competitiveness—and Africa stands at a crossroads. While the U.S., China, and Europe pour billions into AI infrastructure, talent, and applications, the continent’s innovators face systemic barriers that threaten to relegate Africa to the role of consumer rather than creator. In this essay, Mayowa Olugbile, CEO of Itana, examines the opportunities and challenges shaping Africa’s place in the AI revolution—and outlines what it will take to build a self-sustaining, globally relevant ecosystem. Africa and the AI race: Building from the ground up Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly…
Adebayo Ajibade – Founder, Loubby.AI Across Africa, a quiet revolution is underway. In his piece below, Founder at Loubby.AI, Adebayo Ajibade, tells how, at the latest Loubby AI Automation Bootcamp, more than 3,000 emerging talents began mastering the tools that power today’s digital economy—AI agents, no-code platforms, and workflow automation. In just weeks, these learners have built solutions that rival global startups: bots that resolve thousands of support tickets, HR workflows that cut hiring time dramatically, finance dashboards that reconcile reports daily, and healthcare tools that reduce patient wait times by 70%. This isn’t just training—it’s the blueprint for a…
 The Africa Business Angel Network (ABAN) is proud to announce the ABAN Annual Congress 2025, a landmark event celebrating 10 years of advancing angel investing across Africa. After a highly competitive host selection, the ABANCongress2025, held under the bold theme: “Accelerating Local Capital Participation”, is heading to Lagos, Nigeria (from 17th to 18th October 2025)!The two-day gathering will feature high-level networking, thought leadership panels, startup showcases, and strategic launches, including Catalytic Africa 2.0, the Africa Business Angel Investment Vehicle (ABAIV), and the unveiling of the ABAN Angel Investment Report 2025. Participants will explore cross-border syndication models, policy frameworks, and thematic investments across sectors such…
Implemented by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH on behalf of the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and the Gates Foundation, the GIZ-SAIS Investment Readiness Program 2026 provides startups with access to a wide array of tailormade services which are designed to help them become investment ready. On offer: 💵 Up to €80,000 for African AgTech startups, 🌱 Eligibility: Pre-seed → Series A, with MVP🗓️ Deadline: September 28, 2025🔗 Apply here https://vc4a.com/giz-sais/2026/application/2026-form
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The Tech FoundHER Africa Challenge 2025, powered by Naspers and Prosus and delivered in partnership with Lionesses of Africa, is now open for applications! This is your opportunity as a woman tech (co)founder in Africa to win up to $100,000 in equity-free grants, mentorship and visibility to accelerate your business growth. Women founders are encouraged to apply today and take this next step in Africa’s innovation story. Apply here. Applications close at midnight CAT on September 30, 2025.
Ashim Egunjobi, Managing Partner at Octerra Capital From London to Lagos, Singapore to Saudi Arabia, a new wave of women investors is shaping Africa’s startup future. Armed with billions in assets under management and a sharp focus on impact, these trailblazers are writing cheques, building funds, and backing bold entrepreneurs across the continent. They range from early-stage venture capitalists to growth equity pioneers—and they are redefining what it means to invest in Africa’s best founders. Here they are: Adesuwa Okunbo Rhodes, Founding Partner at Aruwa Capital Management, a growth equity fund closing gender gaps across Africa. Amoye H., Managing Partner…
Iyinoluwa Aboyeji – Managing Partner, Accelerate Africa | Founding Partner Future Africa Nigerian entrepreneur and investor Iyinoluwa Aboyeji, co-founder of Andela and Flutterwave and now General Partner at Future Africa, has weighed in on the recent U.S. H-1B executive order that could reshape opportunities for African talent abroad. Known for building ventures that have unlocked pathways for African tech professionals, Aboyeji is urging affected graduates and operators to look homeward. In a recent comment, he extended an open call to Africans with technical degrees from top U.S. universities or experience in global tech companies, encouraging them to explore tailored opportunities…
Adesuwa Okunbo Rhodes is currently the Founder and Managing Partner of Aruwa Capital Management, one of the few women owned and managed growth equity funds in Africa. She has over 15 years of investment banking and private equity experience in developed and emerging markets from global institutions such as J.P. Morgan. In her reflection, Adesuwa shares how women are too often told to “find a mentor” or “grow their network” as the pathway to success, but adds that while guidance and connections matter, they are not enough. Her own breakthrough came when women investors and networks didn’t just encourage her—they…