October 2025 reinforced a more mature and confident phase of Africa’s startup funding cycle. The $442M raised, driven by heavyweight equity rounds in fintech and clean mobility, signals not just a rebound — but a reshaping of what “venture on the continent” looks like.  Long-term capital (DPI, Afreximbank) is partnering with high-risk/high-return VCs to build infrastructure,…

September 2025 underscored a bounce back for Africa’s venture capital landscape, following August’s slowdown — signalling that the continent’s funding recovery is gaining structure. While the number of deals and ticket sizes remain below pre-2022 highs, the steady rebound in equity participation, coupled with renewed regional activity and improving macroeconomic signals, reflects a market gradually regaining…

As Q1 2025 ends, investor sentiment in African tech can be described as cautiously resilient. There is recognition that Africa’s long-term growth drivers – a young population, increasing digitalization, underserved markets – remain intact, and perhaps even strengthened by the lessons of the past year. However, after the exuberance of 2021 and the shocks of…

Africa is showing signs of cautious optimism, with inflation falling across many countries. Disinflation is evident in economies like Ghana (21%), Kenya (~4%), South Africa (under 3%), and Egypt (from over 30% to low teens). This has allowed central banks to begin easing monetary policy, creating more growth-friendly conditions in 2025 compared to previous years.…

As Q1 2025 ends, investor sentiment in African tech can be described as cautiously resilient. There is recognition that Africa’s long-term growth drivers – a young population, increasing digitalization, underserved markets – remain intact, and perhaps even strengthened by the lessons of the past year. However, after the exuberance of 2021 and the shocks of…

There is a clear sense of renewed optimism among venture investors in Africa. The strong start to 2025 – with African VC funding up ~240% year-on-year in January​ and continuing robustly in February – suggests that many investors who paused in 2023 are back in the market. Global venture trends also show signs of recovery,…