In the heart of Lagos’s bustling car trade, Carbin Africa is redefining how dealerships buy and sell vehicles through data-driven technology. Co-founded by Femi Oriowo (CEO) and Fawaz Abdul (CBO) in 2023, the company is tackling the inefficiencies and lack of transparency that have long plagued the used-car ecosystem.

Founded by Kenyan entrepreneur Maxine Kinyua, Tui Beauty is a beauty-tech startup that has pivoted the skincare experience from traditional retail to AI-powered personalization.

Despite a turbulent global environment, Africa’s financial markets are showing signs of resilience and reform, according to the Africa Financial Markets Index (AFMI). Countries such as Uganda and Rwanda advanced through fintech-friendly regulation and market modernization. At the same time, South Africa, Mauritius, and Nigeria maintained their lead thanks to strong institutional frameworks and deeper capital markets.