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African Startups Hit $2.10 Billion in First Eight Months of 2026
African startups raised $2.10 billion across 275 deals in the first eight months of 2026, with electric vehicles dominating July at $224 million.
Kenyan Startups Raised Sh126 Billion in 2026, But No $1 Billion Unicorn Yet
Kenyan startups captured nearly a third of all venture capital raised on the continent in 2026, yet the country is still waiting on its first homegrown billion-dollar valuation.
Fintech Still Controls Over 40% of Every Dollar Deployed in African Venture Capital
Fintech maintained its lead in early 2026, raising $131.6 million in January alone, as the sector continued to control more than 40% of capital deployed across the continent.
MNT-Halan and North Africa's Quiet Fintech Consolidation
Egypt's MNT-Halan has become the standard-bearer for North African fintech, a region that recorded its strongest performance in five years with 26% of all continental deals.
African Startups Raised Over $711 Million in Q1 2026 as Fintech and Energy Lead
TechCabal Insights tracked over 80 deals across the African tech ecosystem in the first quarter of 2026, with disclosed transactions adding up to $711 million.
REPUBLIC Africa Powers This Year’s NITA 2025 Expansion
Republic Africa champions innovation by powering the NITA — National Innovation & Technology Awards — which arrives at Heartfelt Arena, Pretoria on 3 May 2025, marking the event’s first edition on African soil.
Tanzanian Duo Win H&M Foundation's 2026 Global Change Award
KelTex founders Laetus Buberwa and Emeliana Said have won the H&M Foundation's 2026 Global Change Award, placing East African design on the global sustainability map.