Will H1 2026 cross the $1B mark? Funding hits $887M despite deal slump
Startup funding in Africa for January-April 2026 reached $887 million, up from $803 million in the same period in 2025. The number of deals dropped from 173 in 2025 to only 84 in 2026, indicating a shift towards larger funding rounds.
In Q1 2026, Africa’s Startups Raised More Money Than Ever — But Fewer Companies Are Getting Any
African tech startups raised between $597 million and $711 million in Q1 2026, a significant increase from 2025. The number of funded startups fell 27% compared to Q1 2025, indicating a concentration of capital in fewer companies.
$670m Sango Capital on exporting African tech to global markets
Motorola acquired RapidDeploy, an emergency response platform, in February 2025. Sango Capital successfully helped RapidDeploy expand into the U.S. market.
Africa’s Startup Ecosystem Sees Strong Growth with $442 Million Raised in October
Africa's startups secured over $442 million in funding in October 2025, the second-highest month of the year. Equity financing accounted for 76% of the total funding, marking October as the strongest month for equity investments in 2025.
