African startups attracted more than $1.5 billion in disclosed funding during the first half of 2026, showing that investors remain confident

The Middle East and North Africa's startup ecosystem attracted $1.7 billion across 242 funding rounds during the first half of 2026, as...

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.

African startups attracted more than $1.5 billion in disclosed funding during the first half of 2026, showing that investors remain confident

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.

African startup funding saw a significant rebound in 2025, reaching $3.9bn across 506 deals. Discover how venture debt and diversified investments are driv

African tech funding H1 2026 reached $1.44B. Discover how record-breaking M&A deals, debt financing, and AI restructuring are shaping the ecosystem.