A proptech startup in Egypt that secured funding to enhance its services in the real estate sector.
Half of Africa’s Biggest ‘Startup Rounds’ in 2025 Were Actually Bank Loans
African tech funding crossed $3 billion in 2025, a 36% increase from 2024. Five of the top ten largest capital raises in 2025 were not equity investments but debt facilities and structured finance.
In Egypt’s startup ecosystem, 2025 belonged to the biggest deals
Egypt raised over $339 million in startup funding in H1 2025, trailing only South Africa among the Big Four. Venture capital funding in Egypt grew by 31% YoY in the second half of 2025, totaling $524 million from 71 deals.
Egypt Leads as African Startup Funding Hits $1 Billion Despite Volatility
African startups secured a total of $1 billion in funding between January and May 2025, a 40% rise from the same timeframe in 2024. Funding peaked in January 2025 with $289 million raised but saw a decline to $50 million in March before recovering to $343 million in April.
African startups hit $1 billion in funding for 2025 as Egypt leads in May
African startups raised $1 billion between January and May 2025, a 40% increase compared to 2024. January 2025 saw $289 million raised, but funding dropped to $119 million in February and $50 million in March.
Sylndr, with a fresh $15.7M, allows users to buy, sell, finance, and service used cars in Egypt
Sylndr raised $15.7 million to expand into auto financing and servicing. The company has raised over $30 million since its launch in 2021.
