Kenya startup funding has overtaken Nigeria, with $984 million raised in 2025 and the country leading Africa's $1.5 billion of deals in early 2026.
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Key Facts
—New leader: Kenya raised 984 million dollars in startup funding in 2025, up 52 percent and nearly a third of Africa’s total (Businessday).
—Deal size: The average Kenyan deal was 6.9 million dollars, against 1.6 million in Nigeria.
—Volume vs value: Nigeria still led on deal count, with 205 transactions in 2025.
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