African tech funding fell 40% in the second quarter of 2026 to about $260 million, a cooling that has founders bracing for a leaner stretch.
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Key Facts
—The number: About 38 African tech startups raised roughly $260 million in the second quarter of 2026.
—The drop: That is down 40% from $427 million in the same quarter a year earlier.
—The worry: The fall has revived fears of another funding dip after a fragile recovery.
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