African Startups Raise $1.35 Billion in H1 2025 Amid Surge in Equity and Debt Funding

African Startups Raise $1.35 Billion in H1 2025 Amid Surge in Equity and Debt Funding

Startups across Africa attracted a total of $1.35 billion in funding during the first half of 2025, marking a 78% increase compared to the $800 million raised during the same period in 2024. June alone accounted for $365 million, making it the most successful month for startup fundraising on the continent in nearly a year and concluding a strong first-half performance. This surge, as reported by “Africa: The Big Deal,” underscores a notable shif…

African Startups Raise Over $1.4 Billion in H1 2025

Startups across Africa raised more than $1.4 billion in the first half of 2025 through deals valued at $100,000 or more, excluding exits. June stood out as the most successful month so far this year, accounting for $365 million in funding. The average monthly funding for H1 2025 now stands at $237 million—an increase from … The post African Startups Raise Over $1.4 Billion in H1 2025, With Kenya Taking Lead first appeared on Metropol Digital.