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Case Study: Why Nigerian EdTech Startup Edukoya Shut Down Despite Early Success

May 17, 2025

Edukoya was an edtech company launched in Nigeria in 2021 with an ambitious vision to change how K-1...

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The State of Startup Acts in Africa (2025)

May 14, 2025

The Startup Act is a policy framework that supports the establishment and growth of startups in Afri...

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The Top African Tech Trends in Q1 2025 (+Insights for Founders)

May 10, 2025

The first quarter of 2025 has been a clear indicator of the development on the continent, with major...

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2024 Startup Report: Lessons and Insights

Dive into our 2024 report on startup failures and learn from the insights to build stronger businesses.

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