January 12, 2026

Gen Z-led Terra Industries Raises $11.75M to Scale African Defense

African defense company, Terra Industries, has raised $11.75 million to scale its manufacturing capabilities. Joe Lonsdale’s 8VC led the round with participation from Valor Equity Partners, […]
January 5, 2026

Flutterwave Acquires Nigerian Mono in Strategic Push for Open Banking

Africa’s unicorn startup, Flutterwave, has acquired Nigerian open banking startup Mono in an all-stock deal valued between $25 million and $40 million. The acquisition unites two […]
December 22, 2025

Breaking Bread in Lagos: The Inaugural Summit Reimagining Africa’s Future

Olayinka Wealth Equity Strategies (OWES) convened 40–50 venture and ecosystem leaders in Lagos, Nigeria, last week for the inaugural Breaking Bread Summit—an intimate, half-day dinner designed […]
December 17, 2025

UrbanGeekz 50 2025: Canada

← Previous: Africa All Categories Next: Venture→ Claudette McGowan: Founder & CEO, Protexxa Claudette McGowan is one of Canada’s most influential leaders in cybersecurity, digital transformation, […]
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