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Funding announcements by startups across Sub-Sahara Africa that matter.
Madica invests $1 million in 5 African startups, including Nigeria’s ChipMango
Flourish Ventures-owned Madica, a structured investment programme for pre-seed African startups, has today announced investing roughly $1 million…
Startup funding: Fintechs raised 41% of Africa’s total $1.37bn in H1 2026
Fintech continues to lead Africa’s startup funding despite the boom in other sectors of the tech ecosystem. Fintech…
Africa recorded 25 startup exits in H1 2026; here are the most notable ones
The African startup ecosystem witnessed several milestones in the first half of 2026. One important milestone is the…
44 African startups raised $102 million in July with only 25% coming via equity
Venture funding into the African startup ecosystem witnessed a slump in July as 44 startups across the continent…
2.7% of $1.37 billion raised in H1: “female founders should become more investable” – OuiLife CEO, Dinma Obidiebube says
While female founders can’t tell investors where to put their money, they could, however, control how investable their…
Nigeria leads Africa’s equity funding in H1 2026 with $214m, as early-stage investment grows
Nigeria has emerged as the most preferred destination for equity funding in the first half of 2026, as…
Funding: African startups raised $1.4 billion in H1 2026 off a $515 million windfall in June
African startups have raised $1.4 billion in the first half of 2026. This is according to data from…
Equity funding into Africa declines rapidly in 2026 as startups raise $708m
Venture funding into the African startup ecosystem has continued to yield a mixed bag in 2026, with founders…
AFC to reduce African startups’ dependence on foreign investors with $100m investment
The Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) has announced an investment of $100 million in Africa-focused technology funds. The corporation…
African female-led startups raised only 8.2% of $597m funding in Q1
2026 has been an impressive year for startup funding for the African venture space. Notably, African startups raised…
