Technology Accel in Advanced Talks to Lead $1b Funding Round for Thinking Machines at $40b Valuation September 3, 2026 Bright Esagbodje Accel is reportedly close to leading a $1 billion funding round for Thinking Machines, a high-growth AI startup valued at $40 billion. This deal could reshape the AI infrastructure landscape…
Technology What African Founders Can Learn from Copenhagen’s Tech Playbook August 28, 2026 Editorial Team African tech founders and investors must borrow from Copenhagen’s collaborative ecosystem to scale startups sustainably. Here’s how local innovation can thrive.
Entertainment Venture Capital in Africa Hits New High as $84m Fund Fuels Innovation August 27, 2026 Editorial Team Ventures Platform’s second fund has closed at $84 million, marking a major milestone for African venture capital. This nearly doubles its first fund and signals strong investor confidence in the…
Entertainment Lisk Blockchain Shutdown Leaves African Startups Scrambling for Funding August 26, 2026 Editorial Team The Lisk blockchain shutdown cuts off a critical funding pipeline for African Web3 startups just as venture capital tightens. Founders now face urgent questions about alternative financing and infrastructure.
Business Kenyan startups raised $500m before shutting down August 19, 2026 Editorial Team Over $500 million was raised by Kenyan startups in the last five years before many shut down. Where are these founders now, and what lessons can Nigerian entrepreneurs learn?
