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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Funding, sectors and startup laws in Nigeria, Egypt, Ghana, Kenya, Tunisia, Cabo Verde and South Africa.
Johannesburg has overtaken Cape Town to become South Africa’s leading startup ecosystem, according to the 2025 Global Startup Ecosystem
South Africa has a strict regulatory framework designed to protect the interests of South Africans and local businesses. While many