Kenyan Startups Lead in East Africa as VC Funding Rebounds
Nairobi and Johannesburg are pulling ahead in Africa’s venture capital race, with Kenyan solar startups and South Africa’s fintechs attracting the bulk of fresh capital this year. “Looking at the […]..
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African venture capital funding is rebounding in 2025, with East Africa, led by Kenya's solar startups, outperforming other regions. Total funding has already reached over US$2 billion across 500 deals this year, doubling that of 2024 figures for the same period.
- East Africa has attracted over US$865 million across more than 100 deals through August, surpassing Southern Africa.
- Kenyan solar companies like Sun King and d.light were major beneficiaries, solidifying the country's role as a regional energy hub.
- The median deal size has recovered to US$1 million, with debt financing crossing the US$1 billion mark for the first time.
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