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News•Feb 27, 2026
Subify Wins Proof Lab Challenge After Tech Revolution Africa 2.0 Pitch, Secures $2,000 Angel Backing
Subify, a Lagos‑based subscription‑sharing platform, was named winner of the 2026 Proof Lab experiment at Tech Revolution Africa 2.0 after a one‑week product sprint. The startup, which began as a WhatsApp group in 2021 and officially launched in October 2025, secured a $1,000 prize and an additional $2,000 angel investment from Ashley Barrett. The win follows a second‑place finish in the conference’s Startup Fest pitch competition, which offered a $1,500 non‑equity prize. Subify plans to enhance trust verification, broaden subscription categories, and forge partnerships to scale its service across Africa.
By Techpoint Africa
News•Feb 27, 2026
This Startup Is Building an All-in-One AI Ecosystem for Nigerian Law Firms
Modulaw AI, a Lagos‑based startup, has launched an all‑in‑one AI‑driven legal operations platform for Nigerian law firms. The system combines a RAG‑powered research engine—trained on roughly 10,000 appellate and Supreme Court judgments—with case management, client collaboration, workflow automation, and billing...
By Techpoint Africa
News•Feb 26, 2026
Crypto Exchange NoOnes Confirms Ray Youssef Is No Longer CEO
NoOnes announced on X that Ray Youssef is no longer involved in the exchange’s management, citing ongoing personal legal matters. Youssef had led NoOnes for just over two years, during which the platform expanded across Africa and Southeast Asia. The...
By Techpoint Africa
News•Feb 26, 2026
6 Best Corporate Innovation Programs that Actually Work
Executives overwhelmingly view innovation as essential, yet fewer than one‑in‑ten feel their firms deliver results. The article identifies six corporate innovation programs—Google Area 120, Amazon Working Backwards, Microsoft Garage, Unilever Foundry, Maersk Growth, and Mastercard Start Path—that consistently ship products or create...
By Techpoint Africa
News•Feb 26, 2026
Top 6 Insurance Startups in Africa Transforming Coverage
Africa’s insurance protection gap remains stark, with only about three percent of the population covered. Mobile‑money, AI and API‑driven models are enabling a new wave of insurtech startups to offer micro‑insurance at scale. The article highlights six innovators—Pula, Lami, Pineapple,...
By Techpoint Africa
News•Feb 26, 2026
7 Haulage and Logistics Startups Reshaping Freight in 2026
Global logistics generated over $11 trillion in 2023 but remains largely manual, prompting a surge of tech‑driven startups. Seven firms—Aurora Innovation, Flexport, Gatik, Sennder, HydroHaul, Faramove, and project44—are scaling autonomous trucks, AI routing, hydrogen fuel, and real‑time visibility platforms. Collectively they...
By Techpoint Africa
News•Feb 25, 2026
Why Venture Capital Is Moving Into African Solar Microgrids
Venture capital in Africa is pivoting from fintech to solar microgrid projects as investors chase more predictable, asset‑backed returns. After a fintech boom between 2016‑2021, market saturation, rising customer‑acquisition costs and tighter regulation have eroded margins. Solar microgrids, backed by...
By Techpoint Africa
News•Feb 25, 2026
6 Ways Strict Data Laws Create Moats for Fintechs
Fintechs that embed strict data‑law compliance early turn regulatory costs into a durable competitive moat. By localizing data, building audit‑ready architectures, and showcasing trust signals, they raise switching costs for rivals and attract high‑value enterprise contracts. The resulting proprietary, regulator‑approved...
By Techpoint Africa
News•Feb 25, 2026
Are African Tech Startups Shifting From Blitzscaling to Strategic Acquisitions?
African tech startups are moving away from the high‑burn blitzscaling model toward strategic acquisitions as venture capital dries up. Funding peaks in 2021‑2022 gave way to shrinking mega‑rounds, a 65% jump in debt financing, and tighter follow‑on capital. In 2025,...
By Techpoint Africa
News•Feb 25, 2026
Bildup AI Expands Nationwide with New Cohort and AI Learning Centres in Enugu, Abuja and Lagos, Democratizing AI Education for...
Bildup AI, Nigeria’s leading AI education provider, announced a new nationwide cohort and the opening of AI Learning Centres in Enugu, Abuja and Lagos. The expansion is funded by a $400,000 oversubscribed angel round and offers hybrid online‑in‑person programs across...
By Techpoint Africa
News•Feb 25, 2026
Kairos Nexus Global Secures ₦75 Million to Help Nigerians Earn in Dollars Through Remote U.S. Opportunities
Kairos Nexus Global, a cross‑border outsourcing platform founded by Jubelo Oyeniran and Ayorinde Alase, secured ₦75 million (≈$50,000) in non‑dilutive funding via the Pava Innovation Award and Spark Impact Award. The startup differentiates itself with a trust‑first model that embeds AI‑driven...
By Techpoint Africa
News•Feb 25, 2026
StayAssist Emerges as Nigeria’s Trusted Solution to Short-Let Fraud and Market Fragmentation
StayAssist, launched in 2025, is reshaping Nigeria’s short‑let market by offering a unified, tech‑driven platform that verifies listings, streamlines communication, and automates bookings. The service tackles chronic fraud, fragmented discovery channels, and informal payments that have plagued the sector. Rapid...
By Techpoint Africa
Deals•Feb 25, 2026
Kairos Nexus Global Secures ₦75 Million Non‑Dilutive Funding via Pava Innovation Award
Kairos Nexus Global, a cross‑border outsourcing platform linking U.S. businesses with vetted global talent, announced it secured ₦75 million (≈$50,000) in non‑dilutive funding through the Pava Innovation Award. The award will fund AI‑driven vetting, escrow integration, and platform development as the...
Techpoint Africa
News•Feb 24, 2026
This Startup Wants to Make Chicken Cheaper in Nigeria with a Simple Solution
Cubeseed Africa is launching a digital marketplace that links Nigerian poultry farmers directly with restaurants, hotels and other buyers, bypassing traditional middlemen. By using escrow payments and a Sterling Bank‑backed credit line, the platform guarantees timely funds for farmers while...
By Techpoint Africa
News•Feb 23, 2026
How Favour Onuoha Is Developing Africa’s DevRel Pipeline, One Community at a Time
Favour Onuoha has turned Africa’s informal developer‑relations scene into a scalable pipeline by leveraging unpaid community work, content creation, and strategic growth programs. He grew Showwcase’s developer base to over 100,000 users with under $1,000 in marketing spend and later...
By Techpoint Africa
News•Feb 23, 2026
Grey Launches ‘Grey Business’ to Simplify Global Payments for African Startups and SMEs
Grey, a global fintech, launched Grey Business, a multi‑currency payments platform for African startups and SMEs. The service lets companies open USD corporate accounts, send and receive global payments, and convert currencies instantly at real‑time rates, also supporting USDC and...
By Techpoint Africa
Deals•Feb 20, 2026
GiriToday Raises $500K to Accelerate African Outbound E-Commerce Expansion
GiriToday, a platform connecting African sellers to global buyers, announced a $500,000 fundraising round to accelerate its next phase of growth. The capital will fund seller acquisition, launch a seller mobile app, expand buyer markets into Europe, and strengthen logistics...
Techpoint Africa
Deals•Feb 18, 2026
Gigalayer Acquires Registeram to Strengthen Its Market Position
Nigerian web hosting provider Gigalayer has completed the acquisition of domain registrar Registeram for an undisclosed sum. The all‑cash deal aims to consolidate infrastructure, expand the customer base and bolster Gigalayer’s market presence in Nigeria.
Techpoint Africa
Deals•Feb 6, 2026
Commit Acquires Savannah, Expanding Its African Tech Talent Platform
Israeli technology firm Commit has acquired Savannah, an African tech talent startup founded by Itai Azogui. The deal, announced in early February 2026, was not publicly disclosed but is estimated at a few million dollars. The acquisition aims to accelerate...
Techpoint Africa
Deals•Feb 5, 2026
Rich Sparkle Holdings to Acquire Step Distinctive in $975M All-Stock Deal
Rich Sparkle Holdings Limited announced an all‑stock acquisition of Step Distinctive Limited, valued at up to $975 million based on 75 million new shares priced at $13 each. The deal gives creator Khaby Lame and other shareholders equity in Rich Sparkle, while Anhui...
Techpoint Africa