Startups
What happens when innovation scales?
Africa’s startup ecosystem is one of the fastest growing in the world, driven by a new generation of founders solving real problems at scale.
But scaling is still a challenge. Access to funding, markets and talent continues to shape which startups succeed.
The ecosystems that connect founders, investors and corporates will unlock the next wave of growth.
In Startups, we will spotlight the people, ideas and capital shaping Africa’s innovation economy.
Among the topics we’ll be exploring
- Venture capital and funding trends
- Scaling beyond early stage
- Corporate startup partnerships
- Ecosystem development and hubs
- Founder journeys and lessons learned
- Sector specific innovation
Why it matters
Startups are driving disruption and creating new markets across Africa. Supporting their growth is critical to long term economic development.