Funding & Investment

Comprehensive guide to funding sources and investment opportunities in Africa

African Investment Landscape

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$5.2B

Total Investment in African Startups (2023)

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2,500+

Number of Funded Startups

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$2.1M

Average Deal Size

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Fintech, E-commerce, Health

Top Investment Sectors

Government Grants & Programs

Official government funding opportunities for African businesses

Key Areas

•National development funds and grants
•SME support programs and initiatives
•Export promotion and trade financing
•Innovation and technology grants
•Youth and women entrepreneurship programs

Examples

• Kenya Youth Enterprise Development Fund
• Nigeria Bank of Industry (BOI)
• South Africa Small Enterprise Finance Agency (SEFA)
• Ghana National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Plan (NEIP)
• Rwanda Business Development Fund

Resources

Government Grant Directory

International Development Organizations

Funding from international organizations and development banks

Key Areas

•World Bank Group programs
•African Development Bank (AfDB) initiatives
•United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
•USAID and other bilateral agencies
•European Union development funds

Examples

• World Bank SME Finance Program
• AfDB Youth Entrepreneurship and Innovation Trust Fund
• UNDP Accelerator Labs
• USAID Private Sector Engagement
• EU-Africa Business Forum

Resources

International Funding Guide

Guide

Access

Organization Directory

Venture Capital & Angel Investors

Private investment from venture capital firms and angel investors

Key Areas

•African-focused VC firms
•Angel investor networks
•Seed and early-stage funding
•Series A, B, C funding rounds
•Exit strategies and returns

Examples

• Partech Africa
• TLcom Capital
• Novastar Ventures
• African Business Angel Network (ABAN)
• Village Capital

Resources

VC Directory

Additional Funding Resources

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Investment Trends

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