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.
The 10 biggest African startup fundraises in 2025
Global VC funding reached approximately $366.8 billion by late 2025. AI companies secured a record-breaking $192.7 billion, marking over half of all global VC funding.
Nawy acquires SmartCrowd to expand into Middle East
Nawy acquires a majority stake in SmartCrowd, a fractional real estate platform. This acquisition is one of the earliest major cross-border deals between African and Gulf proptech firms.
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.
