After raising $5.5 million to help people swap crypto between blockchains, Polytope Labs is building an on-chain stablecoin infrastructure.

Inspired by Nigeria’s Jump n Pass, SKAAP is building a scan-and-go checkout system in North America. But after slow traction in Canada, founder Samuel Oyedemi is betting the US and its retail density will finally make it stick.

Google is investing $37M in African AI, with a focus on boosting food security and supporting over 40 African languages through tools, training, and local research hubs

Nigeria partners with Meta to launch an AI accelerator supporting startups building local solutions, as part of a broader push to boost innovation through public–private collaboration.

In Q1 2025, most startup shutdowns in Africa were Nigerian. These shutdowns highlight ongoing challenges in funding, operations, and sustainability across the continent’s growing tech ecosystem.

Nigeria, South Africa, Ghana, and four other African countries can now participate in the $1 million CODM World Championship as Activision recognises Carry1st’s Africa Cup.

Cross-border payments in Africa are expensive and slow. But stablecoins are changing that — offering faster, cheaper, and more accessible alternatives for freelancers, businesses, and everyday users across the continent.