Explainer: Nigeria’s startup funding rebound is good news but Africa’s venture capital market has a bigger problem

Nigeria has reclaimed its position as Africa’s leading destination for equity funding in the first half (H1) of 2026, a development that signals renewed investor confidence in the country’s technology ecosystem. Yet, a closer look at the data suggests the continent’s startup market is undergoing a structural shift rather than a broad-based recovery. While headline … Continue reading Explainer: Nigeria’s startup funding rebound is good news but Africa’s venture capital market has a bigger problem