venture capital Africa
Startups
Africa’s Unicorn Candidates: Funding Trends, Sector Bets, and the Path to $1B in 2026
ALGERIATECH Editorial
May 26, 2026
⚡ Key Takeaways African startups raised $688 million across 73 equity rounds in early 2026 — a 22% jump over...
Startups
Africa’s 18 Unicorn Candidates: M-Kopa, Spiro, and the 2026 IPO Pipeline
ALGERIATECH Editorial
May 25, 2026
⚡ Key Takeaways Africa ended 2025 without minting a single new unicorn — its nine existing ones raised just $100M...
Startups
Africa’s Utility-First VC Cycle: B2B SaaS and Mobility Win Capital in 2026
ALGERIATECH Editorial
May 15, 2026
⚡ Key Takeaways Africa’s startup funding in H1 2026 reached $887 million across just 84 disclosed deals — 51% fewer...
Digital Economy
Africa Startup Funding 2026: $887M in Four Months as Deal Count Drops 51%
ALGERIATECH Editorial
May 11, 2026
⚡ Key Takeaways African startups raised $887M in 84 deals (Jan–Apr 2026) as deal count fell 51% — capital is...
Digital Economy
African Fintech Funding: The $187M Q1 2026 Rebound
ALGERIATECH Editorial
April 20, 2026
African fintechs raised $187M across 21 deals in Q1 2026 — deal value up ~400% QoQ. Egypt leads, SMEs win, and the winter is officially over.
