France’s development agency that promotes private investment in developing countries.
African Development Bank Approves €6.5 Million Investment in Saviu II Venture Capital Fund
The African Development Bank Group approved a €6.5 million investment in Saviu II on February 27, 2026. Saviu II is a venture capital fund that succeeded Saviu I, which launched in 2018 with a €10 million fund backing 12 startups.
Debt Financing Reaches All-Time High in African Tech: The $1.6B Milestone
In 2025, African tech startups raised $1.64 billion through debt financing, a 63% increase from 2024. The number of debt transactions reached a record 108 deals, up 40% from the previous year.
Ventures Platform Raises $64M for Series A-Focused Fund
Ventures Platform has secured $64 million for its second investment fund. The fund aims for a final close of $75 million.
Accion Ventures Secures $61.6 Million Fund to Boost African Fintech Startups Amid Silicon Valley’s Declining Interest
Accion Ventures announced the final close of its new fund at $61.6 million. The investor pool includes Dutch bank FMO, France’s Proparco, and the Ford Foundation.
Disruptech Ventures Gears Up for Next Chapter with AI, Ecosystem Synergies, and Strategic Growth
Disruptech Ventures is preparing to accelerate its impact in 2025 and 2026 with a focus on AI and cross-sector collaborations. The fund has invested in 21 early-stage startups and has a capital deployment of about two-thirds of its $36 million fund.
