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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Stay up to date on venture capital deals, startup funding rounds, and investor activity driving Africa’s tech ecosystem. Dealflow tracks capital flows, spotlighting key fundraises and emerging investment trends across the continent.
African Startups Secure $254M in May 2025, Topping $1B YTD
African startups continued their strong momentum in May 2025, raising a total of $254 million across 36 disclosed deals. This
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AURA Raises R273M to Expand Emergency Response Tech to US
Emergency response platform AURA has secured R273 million (€13.5 million) in a Series B funding round co-led by
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OPEC Fund Approves Over $600M in New Financing To Drive Development
The OPEC Fund for International Development (OPEC Fund) has approved over $600m in new development financing to support sustainable infrastructure,
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Local AI Startup NOSIBLE Raises $1 million in pre-Seed Funding
Local artificial intelligence (AI) startup NOSIBLE has raised $1 million in pre-seed funding to support its growth, finance marketing
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VC Firm Equator Closes $55M Fund to Drive Private Capital to African Climate Tech
African-based venture capital firm Equator raised $55 million for its first fund which will work to back early-stage
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EIB Global Invests $75 million in Helios Fund V
The European Investment Bank (EIB Global) has invested $75 million in Helios Investors V (Helios Fund V). The investment will
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Flow48 Secures $25 million in pre-Series A Funding Round
UAE-based fintech Flow48 has secured $25 million in pre-Series A funding round. The money received from the funding
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Lesaka Technologies Completes R507 Million Acquisition
South African fintech company, Lesaka Technologies (Lesaka) has completed the acquisition of Recharger. The purchase was completed for R507 million
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South African AgriTech Khula raises R126 million in Series A Funding Round
Local AgriTech startup Khula has secured R126 million in funding during a Series A round featuring its existing investors including
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