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Startups
African Startups Raise $597M in Q1 2026 — But Fewer Deals: What the Concentration Shift Means for Founders
April 18, 2026
⚡ Key Takeaways African startups raised approximately $597 million in Q1 2026 according to Technext, an uptick from 2025 —...
Digital Economy
Debt Financing Surges in African Fintech: Q1 2026 Shows Structural Shift From Venture Capital
April 11, 2026
African startups raised $705M in Q1 2026 with debt overtaking equity for the first time. What this structural shift means for Algerian fintech founders.
