Thrive with Kinaya

African startups are on an upswing! In 2025, the continent saw $3.2B in funding—a impressive 40% jump from 2024 after two years of decline. The real story? More startups raising bigger amounts. 69 startups landed $10M+, and 8 crossed the $100M mark. Among them, Wave, Moniepoint and Spiro. Fintech, energy and mobility led the charge. Over 7 years (2019-2025), African startups have raised nearly $20B, with 2,200+ ventures accessing capital. Let’s hope the momentum continues into 2026.
Source: Africa: The Big Deal