Olivia Gao
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Principal at Verod-Kepple Africa Ventures, providing insights on the funding landscape.
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Only 26 African startups raised $174 million in January. Here’s what it signals
TechCabal - Feb 09, 2026
African startups raised $174 million in January 2026, trailing last year’s tally by $102 million. Only 26 startups raised above $100,000, marking the lowest January tally since at least 2020.
Africa: The Big DealMAXVerod-Kepple Africa VenturesOlivia Gao
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