East African Tech in H1 2026: $1.44 Billion Raised, Record M&A Activity
African startups raised $1.44 billion in H1 2026. Fewer deals, bigger rounds, record 63 M&A transactions and AI-driven restructuring. Here is what the data means.
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African startups raised $1.44 billion in H1 2026. Fewer deals, bigger rounds, record 63 M&A transactions and AI-driven restructuring. Here is what the data means.
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