One of Africa's most active venture capital funds, based in Senegal, supporting startups across the continent.
African startups are being pushed to think beyond venture capital and towards local exits
Nigeria’s SEC encourages startup founders to explore crowdfunding and debt markets for capital. African startups raised $1.64 billion through debt in 2025, accounting for 40% of total venture funding.
African Tech Funding Hits $4.1B in 2025: What’s Really Driving the Growth
African tech startups raised a record $1.64 billion in debt financing in 2025, a 63% increase from the previous year. Kenya led the continent with $1.04 billion in total funding, driven by debt dominance and significant megadeals.
Partech Africa Report Shows Africa Tech Funding Rose to $4.1 Billion in 2025
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.
Did African Startups Raise $1.1B, $2.2B, or $3.2B in 2024? Why Nobody Knows (And Why That’s a Problem)
Disrupt Africa reported $1.12 billion raised by 200 startups. Africa: The Big Deal estimated $2.2 billion raised by 188 startups.
7 VCs Set To Shape Africa’s Funding Landscape in 2026
Partech Africa has a $300 million fund focusing on high-traction startups with revenue potential. TLcom Capital invests through its $154 million TIDE Africa Fund II, emphasizing operational excellence for early-stage ventures.
