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 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.