African startup funding reached $469.9 million in Q1 2025. Cleantech overtook fintech as the most-funded sector, highlighting investor interest in sustainable innovation over traditional African fintech bets.
Yango Group, a global tech company, has introduced Yango Ventures, a $20 million corporate venture fund aimed at supporting early-stage startups across Africa and other emerging markets. The fund seeks to drive innovation in O2O services, B2B SaaS, and fintech while offering mentorship and strategic support.
