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Funding announcements by startups across Sub-Sahara Africa that matter.
African startups have raised $2.65b in 2025, 56% more than 2024
African startups have raised $2.65 billion so far in 2025, according to data from Africa the Big Deal.…
FG deepens tech investment through iDICE’s participation in Ventures Platform’s $64m fund
Nigeria’s growing ambition to cement its position as Africa’s digital innovation hub has gained new momentum. The ambition…
Spiro and Moniepoint lead as African startups raised $442m in October
African startup funding has continued to witness an impressive rise as startups across the continent raised a total…
Meta gifts 12 AI startups from Nigeria, Kenya, Senegal and SA $200,000
Meta has announced the winners for its impact programme grants, listing Nigeria among the top African countries to…
Enko Capital raises $100m to finance renewable energy and agro companies in Africa
Africa-focused hedge fund Enko Capital had raised $100 million to finance mid-sized lenders. The fund aims to address…
Equity funding into African fintech startups declines by 88% in Q3
Equity funding into fintech startups suffered a significant decline in the third quarter of the year, as startups…
African startups raised $140m in September to total $2.2bn in 2025
Venture funding into Africa increased in September as 58 startups raised a combined $140 million. This is according…
Kenya’s SunCulture raises $5 million to expand solar irrigation across Sub-Saharan Africa
Kenyan climate-tech startup SunCulture has secured $5 million in funding from WaterEquity to scale its solar-powered irrigation systems…
Africa’s venture market is growing, just not for women
Africa’s venture market is maturing financially, but socially it’s stagnant.
Africa’s debt era: $1B loans reshape startup funding and shift power to East & Southern hubs
Africa’s debt era took shape in 2025, when venture funding on the continent passed a milestone. For the…
