As 2025 comes to a close, we're taking a moment to look back at some of the stories that dominated conversations across Africa. This week's edition turns the spotlight on one of the ecosystem's hardest topics: Startup Shutdowns.
It has been a year marked by tough decisions, dramatic pivots, and founders wrestling with realities that no pitch deck can soften. Across the continent, companies faced rising costs, unforgiving markets, and the pressure to build not just fast, but sustainably.
What follows is a look at the companies that closed their doors or entered administration and the deeper signals behind each fall.
