Why this fund is investing in African AI founders under 25

Sixty-one per cent of global venture funding in 2025 went to artificial intelligence startups. That translated to roughly $258.7 billion, making AI by far the biggest magnet for venture capital. The momentum has only accelerated in 2026. 

PitchBook data shows AI companies accounted for 87.5% of all venture funding in the first half of the year. But Africa tells a very different story.

While billions continue flowing into AI companies in Silicon Valley, Europe and parts of Asia, African AI startups raised less than $50 million in 2025. The disparity highlights just how limited investor appetite for AI on the continent remains despite the global frenzy.

Last updated: August 13, 2026