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.