After a challenging period marked by declining investor confidence, African startups have begun to bounce back in 2025, with new data revealing strong activity across funding, deal volume, investor participation, and exits.
According to Africa: The Big Deal, startups across the continent raised a total of $1.4 billion in the first half (H1 2025), a 78 percent jump from the $800 million secured in H1 2024. This performance is nearly on par with H2 2024 figures, signalling a strong and steady recovery in Africa’s tech ecosystem.
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