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How Africa’s startup funding shifted from growth to Infrastructure in 2025
Bendada.com - Jan 26, 2026
Africa's startup ecosystem raised more capital in 2025 than in 2024, marking a significant rebound after two years of contraction. Only 3 of the 10 largest funding rounds in 2025 were pure venture rounds, with the rest relying on debt and project finance.

Partech Africa Report Shows Africa Tech Funding Rose to $4.1 Billion in 2025
Tech Labari - Jan 24, 2026
African tech funding climbed to $4.1 billion in 2025, marking a 25% year-over-year increase. Debt financing hit a record $1.64 billion, accounting for 41% of all capital deployed on the continent.

Top Challenges in Africa’s Remittance Corridors And How Digital Solutions Solve Them
Tech In Africa - Jan 22, 2026
Remittances serve as a lifeline for families in Africa, helping cover essential expenses like education and healthcare. Many remittance corridors in Africa face high transaction fees, reaching 8-10%, making transfers expensive for users.

Nigeria posts lowest funding share among Africa’s big four as startups raise $3.8bn in 2025
Techpoint Africa - Jan 22, 2026
Nigeria's funding share dropped to 8% in 2025, the lowest since 2019. South Africa, Kenya, and Egypt outperformed Nigeria in total funding share.

Nigeria & Kenya Lead as Africa’s Big 4 Dominate 2025 Funding
Tech In Africa - Dec 26, 2025
Startups in Africa raised over $3.5 billion in 2025, a 59% increase from the previous year. Clean energy surpassed fintech as the top-funded sector, drawing 53% of investments by Q3 2025.
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