African Startup Funding Hits $1.4 Billion in H1 2026 as June Sparks Recovery
African start-ups raised close to $1.4 billion in funding during the first half of 2026, delivering a funding
As Africa’s innovation economy accelerates, intellectual property (IP) has become one of the most decisive factors influencing whether a
African startups are entering a defining moment in their pursuit of liquidity, as venture capital (VC) availability expands, exit opportunities
In 2025, the startup ecosystem finds itself in a new era. One where capital is no longer abundant, valuations have
Across Africa, the rise of the startup economy continues to reshape local industries, attract global capital and redefine what’s
South Africa has become something of a fintech powerhouse. Over the past decade, a generation of founders has reimagined payments,
Just after sunrise in a Cape Town suburb, a minibus taxi pulls up outside a family home. The driver leans
The island-archipelago of Cabo Verde (Cape Verde) is rapidly establishing itself as one of West Africa’s most promising
Ghana, long recognised for its gold and political stability is increasingly carving out a reputation as a rising African innovation
Taking a trip through Africa’s policy network and its most prominent startup ecosystems, has led us to one of
Egypt’s startup ecosystem has rapidly emerged as one of the most dynamic and promising in Africa, fuelled by a
For startup founders, the pitch deck is a well-known necessity and an essential for communicating vision, traction and opportunity
The digital economy in Africa is one that is filled with complexities, red-tape and regulatory bureaucracy, which can be
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