Investors test new paths to close Africa's startup funding gap

African startups face significant early-stage funding gaps, receiving less than 3 percent of global venture capital last year. Investors and founders are exploring new strategies, including inclusive investing and regional collaboration, to address these disparities.

Kenyan Startups Lead in East Africa as VC Funding Rebounds

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.

African Angel Academy launches 12th cohort to bridge Africa’s $194B startup funding gap

The African Angel Academy (AAA), the continent's premier angel investor training organization, Thursday announced the launch of its 12th cohort amid growing recognition that angel investing represents a critical solution to Africa's massive startup funding gap.

Kenya urges Africa to tap private funding for infrastructure

Kenya, represented by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, urged African nations at the 4th Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF 2025) in Algiers to prioritize private sector funding for infrastructure. This strategic shift towards Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) aims to circumvent dwindling traditional debt options and bolster the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).

Mbadi Threatens to Cut Funding as Kenya Shifts to Zero-Based Budgeting

Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has warned that ministries risk losing funding if they fail to conduct proper public participation in the budget process, as Kenya shifts to zero-based budgeting for the 2026/27 financial year.

Kenyan athletes step up training ahead of Tokyo show