Pago-Ring the Bell

PAGO — meaning “Ring the Bell” is more than just a newsletter. It’s a call to attention, a spotlight on authentic startup stories, bold innovations, and changing businesses emerging from Africa.

Japan bets big on Africa, African Startups hit $2B milestone, Perplexity pays publishers, and robots undercut delivery fees

Japan quietly became the most interesting new money in African tech this week—while globally, AI and media started renegotiating the internet’s business model.

Moses Og

Aug 09, 2025

African Fintech Loses Momentum — Energy Tech Surges as Kenya Takes 83% of $550M July Funding

Two solar giants rewrote Africa’s funding playbook. Nigeria’s ecosystem leaders are asking: What did we miss?

Jul 31, 2025

Egypt overtakes Nigeria: $1.4B funding shift shocks ecosystem

The funding crown changed hands for first time in 5 years. Here's what smart money knows that you don't.

Moses Og

Jul 23, 2025

Africa’s Startup Engine Is Roaring :From Egypt’s AI Comeback to Nigeria’ s PalmPay’s Mega Round

Egypt leads the charge, Rwazi raises $12M, and why this funding wave changes everything for African founders...

Moses Og

Jul 16, 2025

African Startups Soar: $24.5M Acquisition & More Game-Changing Moves

Kenya’s Lipa Later gets a lifeline, BuuPass accelerates mobility, and a rising founder redefines healthcare—ring the bell for Africa’s boldest startup news!

Moses Og

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Jul 09, 2025

The African startup renaissance is just beginning

African startups have raised $1.4 billion in the first half of 2025, marking a dramatic 78% increase from the same period in 2024

Jun 28, 2025

Google just picked 15 African AI startups (and you need to know why)

The Ethiopian coder who just raised $5M will change how you think about auth .Plus: Why Morocco is Africa's new VC darling, and the peace deal that could unlock billions in investment

Moses Og

Jun 20, 2025