African venture capital in Q2 2026 reflects divergence. Funding for African startups edged higher in the first half of 2026, reaching $1.44 billion compared with $1.42 billion a year earlier, according to TechCabal Insights.
Paymentology, the leading global issuer-processor, proudly announces its partnership with Salaam Bank’s Waafi, on the launch of its co-branded tokenised tap-to-pay digital companion card, and physical card, for Waafi
BuuPass, a Kenyan digital bus ticketing startup, has acquired its Nigerian and South African-based competitor QuickBus for an undisclosed amount in cash and stock.
As part of the deal, QuickBus’
Baobab Network, a Nairobi-based early-stage VC firm, has acquired a South African strategy and branding agency, Reflector Marketing, in an undisclosed deal.
Kenya-based digital asset development and management platform, Crypsense Digital Group, has been selected for the Draper VeChain Web 3 Accelerator Programme, with an opportunity for mentorship and assistance.
Crysense Digital
In a play that will see it expand to North Africa; digital automotive commerce company Autochek has acquired Morocco’s KIFAL Auto for an undisclosed amount.
KIFAL was founded in
