In this report we take a look at some of the VC investment trends and companies across the West Africa region up until Q2 2020.

Egypt has the third largest Economy in Africa, and has a rapidly growing technology ecosystem. With ready access to both Africa and Middle Eastern consumers Egypt was in the top three African countries for start-up funding in 2019

The global vertical farming market is expected to be worth $5.8 billion by 2022, growing at a compound annual growth rate of 24.8%. Could vertical farming help to meet Ghana’s food needs?

Ghana boasts the second highest number of technology hubs in West Africa, exceeded only by Nigeria. We speak to founders to find out more about the key challenges and opportunities impacting growth in the country.

Situated on the west coast of Africa, Benin is a relatively small country with an active tech scene looking to increase its footprint in the sub-region. We speak to founders to find out more about the key challenges and opportunities impacting growth in the country.

Nigeria boasts a vibrant technology ecosystem despite ongoing economic challenges.

In January 2019 Côte d’Ivoire announced the opening of the Dream Factory, a start-up innovation hub to help Abidjan become one of the 10 best start-up cities in Africa. We take a look to see how the technology scene is developing in Côte d’Ivoire.

The rapidly growing technology ecosystem of Cameroon is centred around Silicon Mountain in Buea; we take a look in closer detail to see what is driving growth in the region.