Experts see Trump’s tariff triggering domino effect on Nigerian startups
Venture capital funding in Africa dropped to one of its lowest levels since late 2020, with only $50 million announced in March 2025. The US trade tariff pause could lead to unstable exchange rates and inflation, prompting investors to adopt a 'wait and see' approach.
8 Investors Investing in African EdTech
Education spending in Africa is projected to triple to $740 billion by 2030. EdTech investments in Africa could grow 19 times to $57 billion by 2030.
Seed vs. Series A: African Fintech Funding Compared
Seed funding in Africa averages $1.6M in 2024, a 26% increase from the previous year. Series A funding has dropped to an average of $8.7M in 2023, down from $15M in 2022.
“Building global doesn't mean abandoning Africa” – Maya Horgan Famodu, Founder and Managing Partner at Ingressive Capital
African founders can build global solutions while addressing local problems. Building global solutions helps improve the quality of local offerings.
African Roots, Global Routes: The VC Helping Startups Crack The New Code
African founders are increasingly looking beyond their home continent for growth. Portfolio companies that expanded globally are raising significantly more capital.
