Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity in Africa’s startup ecosystem rose sharply in 2025, with 67 deals recorded—a 72% increase signalling growing maturity in the continent’s venture landscape. Because acquisitions are the dominant form of startup exit in Africa, the increase points to improving liquidity for founders and investors.

Verbosec is a Botswana-based technology and cybersecurity firm delivering advanced digital solutions to businesses, governments, and institutions across Africa. Co-founded in 2019 by Randall Newman (CEO) and Henry Newman (CTO), the company has grown into a full-stack tech provider spanning cybersecurity, custom software development, cloud architecture, and AI innovation.