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📰 News12 March 2026·2 min read·

African startup funding reaches $575M in early 2026 as logistics and energy rise

Source: techcabal

African startups raised $575 million in funding in early 2026, with logistics and energy sectors gaining notable ground alongside the traditionally dominant fintech space. Early 2026 data suggests investors are broadening their focus beyond financial services, which dominated the continent's startup funding landscape throughout 2025. The shift signals growing investor confidence in infrastructure-adjacent sectors across Africa.

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