African fintech is entering a new era, one defined not by rapid expansion at any cost, but by financial discipline, specialization, and sustainability. McKinsey’s latest report, Redefining Success: A New Playbook for African Fintech Leaders, captures this
We are delighted to share that several of our portfolio companies have garnered some of the most esteemed awards and recognitions globally, including securing admission into the world’s leading accelerators. At HealthCap Africa, we don’t just invest,
In the 1970s, Thalidomide’s tragedy led to sweeping drug-testing reforms. But instead of better safeguards, women of childbearing age were excluded from clinical trials for decades—leaving women’s health neglected. The impact? Endometriosis (10% of women) takes 8
We are delighted to share that several of our portfolio companies have garnered some of the most esteemed awards and recognitions globally, including securing admission into the world’s leading accelerators. At HealthCap Africa, we don’t just invest—we
HealthCap Africa’s annual startup finance webinar is a highly anticipated event designed to equip founders with the financial, tax, and compliance knowledge necessary for business success. This year’s session attracted over 100 attendees, including startup founders from
For decades, international aid has been a lifeline for Africa’s healthcare systems. However, reliance on grants and donor funding has left critical gaps in infrastructure, service delivery, and long-term sustainability. Now, with aid flows shrinking, the urgency
In the competitive realm of venture capital, specialization has emerged as a key driver of superior returns. A research by Cambridge Associates indicates that specialist funds outperform generalist funds by a factor of 1.5x in terms of
Africa’s tech ecosystem is on the brink of a transformation, and Flutterwave’s anticipated 2025 listing on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NGX) could be a game-changer. With 40% of sub-Saharan Africans living on less than $1.90 daily and