Fintech and Logistics Dominate African Start-up Funding in H1 2026
African startups raised $1.35 billion in the first half of 2026 (excluding exits), but the headline figure masks an
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Country & Ecosystem Guides
Funding, sectors and startup laws in Nigeria, Egypt, Ghana, Kenya, Tunisia, Cabo Verde and South Africa.
African Startup Ecosystems 2026: South Africa Leads as Cape Town Surges Ahead
South Africa has retained its position as Africa’s leading startup ecosystem on a per-capita basis, according to the
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Top African Startup Sectors to Watch in 2026: A VC and Investor Guide
Africa’s startup ecosystem is entering a more disciplined, decisive phase. After a decade defined largely by growth-at-all-
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2025 Guide to the Tunisia Startup Act: Benefits, Funding & Investor Opportunities
Across Africa, the rise of the startup economy continues to reshape local industries, attract global capital and redefine what’s
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Cabo Verde Startup Ecosystem 2025: Tech Hub Growth, Funding and VC Opportunities
The island-archipelago of Cabo Verde (Cape Verde) is rapidly establishing itself as one of West Africa’s most promising
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Ghana Startup Ecosystem 2025: Top Sectors, Funding Trends & Policy Insights
Ghana, long recognised for its gold and political stability is increasingly carving out a reputation as a rising African innovation
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Kenya Startup Bill 2025: What Investors and Founders Need to Know
Taking a trip through Africa’s policy network and its most prominent startup ecosystems, has led us to one of
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Egypt Startup Ecosystem 2025: Funding, Sectors and VC Trends
Egypt’s startup ecosystem has rapidly emerged as one of the most dynamic and promising in Africa, fuelled by a
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Nigeria’s Startup Act: A 2025 Guide for Startups and Investors
The digital economy in Africa is one that is filled with complexities, red-tape and regulatory bureaucracy, which can be
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Top Startup Sectors in Nigeria: 2025 Investor Guide
When it comes to Africa’s startup ecosystem, the big four regions – South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya and Egypt – continue to
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Guide to Startup Policies and Strategies in Africa
As Africa’s digital economy accelerates, the continent is emerging as a new frontier for startup innovation. Driven by a
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Africa’s Top Startup Sectors: Fintech, Energy & Health
Africa’s startup landscape continues to evolve, with fintech still the dominant force across the continent. As investors sharpen their
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Africa’s Top 4 Startup Hubs in 2025: SA, Kenya, Nigeria & Egypt
Africa is emerging as one of the world’s most dynamic environments for startup innovation. From fintech disruptors like TymeBank,
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