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Insights, founder stories, and updates from across the African startup ecosystem.
You Don't Need a Charity to Change the World
The idea that for-profit companies exist only to make money, and nonprofits exist to do good, is one of the most limiting lies we'...
Meet the 2025 FIA Accelerator Cohort
Introducing the 20 exceptional startups selected for the 2025 FIA Accelerator Program. From fintech to agritech, from Lagos to Lus...
The State of African Tech Funding in 2025
Despite global macroeconomic headwinds, African tech startups raised over $3.2 billion in 2024. We break down the numbers, the tre...
How to Build a Community That Actually Supports Founders
Community has become a buzzword in the startup ecosystem. But what does it actually mean to build one that delivers real value? We...
The African Founder's Guide to Fundraising: Lessons from 50 Deals
We analyzed 50 successful fundraising rounds by African startups and interviewed the founders. Here are the 10 most important patt...
FIA Community Impact Report 2024
Our annual impact report is here. In 2024, we supported 1,200+ founders across 32 African countries, facilitated $18M in funding c...