African startups raised $215.1m in disclosed deals in August 2025, bringing the year-to-date total to nearly $2.2bn ($2.1951 billion USD). The month was marked by the outsized presence of US investors, making August rival January as one of the busiest periods of the year...

Nigeria’s decline stands out in a landscape where several other African markets have managed to grow their high-net-worth populations.

African startups raised $215.1m in disclosed deals in August 2025, bringing the year-to-date total...

Nigeria’s decline stands out in a landscape where several other African markets have managed to grow their high-net-worth populations.

From recent funding rounds, three categories of seemingly “acceptable” foreign founders stand out.

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