
Why Debt, Not Venture Capital, Is Now Driving African Tech Funding
African startups crossed $1.3bn in 2026 funding, but the mix has flipped to debt, e-mobility and stablecoins as classic venture equity retreats. What it means.
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African startups crossed $1.3bn in 2026 funding, but the mix has flipped to debt, e-mobility and stablecoins as classic venture equity retreats. What it means.