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Agritech funding in Africa drops to $168 million in 2025 as investor interest shifts
Seyi Alabi pitched for seed funding for Crop2Cash in 2025 but felt disadvantaged due to the sector's declining investor interest. Agritech funding in Africa dropped to $168.1 million in 2025 from $206.9 million in 2024, with deal volume also decreasing.
In Africa’s more selective funding cycle, the pressure doesn’t go away; it changes
Africa's tech ecosystem raised $3.42 billion across 502 deals in 2025, marking a 53% year-on-year increase in funding. There was an 8% decline in deal count from 546 in 2024, reflecting a shift in investor behavior towards greater scrutiny.
Africa Startup Festival 2025: Ten founders win $50k worth of resources and exclusive mentorship from Antlers team
The Africa Startup Festival 2025 attracted over 3,000 attendees from across Africa. Over 30 industry-leading speakers shared insights on venture capital and high-growth startups.
Africa Startup Festival 2025: Lagos set to host one of the continent’s biggest innovation gatherings
The Africa Startup Festival is set to take place on November 28, 2025, at the Balmoral Convention Center in Lagos. The festival is expected to attract over 3,000 attendees, including many C-suite executives from across Africa.
Antler’s new Lagos cohort features TC Battlefield startups
Antler officially kicked off its latest Lagos cohort on October 20. Three startups from the TC Battlefield competition—Ulé Homes, Polaroid, and Lexlytic—entered the program.
