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Africa H1 2026 startup funding tops $1.5B as equity stages comeback

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African startups raised over $1.5 billion in equity funding in the first half of 2026, with data indicating a rebound in equity deal activity after a period of contraction. The H1 figures provide a benchmark for Ghana founders and investors assessing their positioning within the continental funding cycle.

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African startups raised over $1.5 B in H1 2026 as equity stages a comeback · thecondia.com · T2

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Africa Startup Funding Tops $1.5B in H1
African startups raised over $1.5 billion in equity funding in the first half of 2026, with data indicating a rebound in equity deal activity after a period of contraction. The H1 figures provide a benchmark for Ghana founders and investors assessing their positioning within the continental funding cycle.