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Africa’s startup scene in 2025 is full of promises. Across the continent, early-stage founders are finding new pockets of opportunity as local and international investors shift their focus toward more structured, growth-ready businesses. If you’re building or planning to raise capital this year, there’s never been a better time to understand where the opportunities lie …

Startup Funding in Africa 2025: Opportunities, Trends, and What Founders Must Know Read More »

Launching a startup is a significant achievement, but the journey doesn’t end there. A lot of founders breathe a sigh of relief after going live. Website up. Socials running. Maybe even a few first customers. But shortly after, reality kicks in. Sales slow down. Operations get messy. Growth feels stuck. That early momentum fizzles out, …

Common Reasons Founders Struggle After Launching Their Startup Read More »

Fireflies.ai is an AI-powered meeting assistant that’s become a staple in 75% of Fortune 500 companies has just crossed a $1 billion valuation. But unlike the noisy, heavily-funded startups chasing headlines, Fireflies took a quieter, more focused path. And now, it’s paying off. So how did they do it? From Two Founders to a Billion-Dollar …

Fireflies Hits $1 Billion Valuation: A Blueprint in Smart Scaling Read More »

Your pitch deck might get you in the room with investors but it won’t get you the money. One of the most common misconceptions among founders is thinking that a pitch deck equals investor readiness. But fundraising is deeper than slides. It’s about showing that you’ve done the real work, the kind of work that tells …

The Difference Between a Pitch Deck and Full Investor Readiness Read More »

If you’re a Nigerian startup founder, chances are you’ve asked yourself:“Where do I even begin when it comes to finding investors?” Funding is one of the biggest hurdles for most startups, especially in a fast-growing but unpredictable market like Nigeria. But here’s the thing, there are investors out there actively looking for businesses to back. …

50 Active Investors Funding Nigerian Startups Read More »