The State of Tech in Africa (SOTIA) report is an annual publication that tracks funding patterns and trends in the African tech ecosystem.
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.
