African Startup Funding in 2026: Is Equity Investment Returning?
African startup funding reached $2.16 billion in the first nine months of 2026, remaining broadly stable year on year.
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How venture capital works in Africa
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- Guide to African Venture Capital: Where and How to Raise Funds
- The 'Founder’s Test': How VCs Assess Startup Founders
- Understanding the 2 & 20 VC Fee Model: A Guide for Startups and Investors
- Investment Rights in Startup Funding: What Founders Must Know
- How SA Startups Can Scale into Africa: What Investors Want
How SA Startups Can Scale into Africa: What Investors Want
When it comes to scaling into Africa, South African startups are increasingly looking beyond borders for growth and scaling into
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Top Funded Startups in Africa (2019–2025): Key Trends and Insights
In recent years, Africa’s startup ecosystem has become a dynamic and increasingly attractive market for venture capital (VC), driven
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The 'Founder’s Test': How VCs Assess Startup Founders
VCs tend to apply a broader lens when assessing founders. In reality, early-stage investments are largely about people, not just ideas.
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Knife Capital: South African VC Backing Top Tech Startups
Cape Town-based Knife Capital is fast becoming a household name in South Africa’s venture capital (VC) landscape. Established
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What Investors Want: How to Build the Perfect Startup
In the ever-changing world of venture capital (VC), there’s no one-size-fits-all answer to what investors
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Venture Studios in South Africa: Models & Comparison
Venture building is one of the strongest ecosystem enablers in South Africa. Venture builders play a crucial role in helping
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Top Global VC Firms Fuelling South Africa’s Startup Boom in 2025
As the startup ecosystem in South Africa (SA) expands and grows, there is a significant increase in international investors. From
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Venture Capital in South Africa: A Startup’s Guide
Venture capital (VC) funding is a critical tool for startups, particularly those operating in South Africa and across Africa. For
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Guide to African Venture Capital: Where and How to Raise Funds
Venture capital is a high-stakes game and is never guaranteed. African entrepreneurs who rely on venture capital have to
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