Africa’s tech landscape is undergoing a significant recalibration, proving its resilience despite a recent market slowdown. From 2019 to Q1 2025, the continent’s startups attracted over $16.7 billion in funding, signaling sustained investor confidence. While fintech remains dominant, securing $7.6 billion, capital is increasingly flowing into other key sectors like Energy & Water, Logistics & Transport, and Healthcare.

This report, “The Africa Investor Guide” by TechCabal, provides a deep dive to this evolving ecosystem. It speaks into funding trends, major deals and exits, the rise of unicorns, and the dynamics of cross-border expansion.
The guide offers a comprehensive risk assessment of Tier 1, 2, and 3 markets, equipping investors, founders, and policymakers with the insights needed to navigate Africa’s high-growth, high-potential tech frontier.