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Investment in African tech startups rebounded strongly in 2025, jumping nearly 50% to $1.64 billion as the ecosystem began emerging from a prolonged global funding slowdown. According to Disrupt Africa’s latest funding report, 178 startups raised capital during the year, a slight decline in the number of funded ventures, but with a significantly higher total value raised. This marks a turnaround after two years of steep declines triggered by the global “funding winter.” While the number of active investors slipped again to 330, the drop was far smaller than in previous years, suggesting growing stability. Nigeria, Egypt, Kenya, and South Africa drove most of the recovery, with fintech once again dominating investment flows. Although funding has not fully bounced back, the momentum signals renewed confidence across Africa’s startup landscape.
Disrupt Africa