African VC Landscape Shows Signs of Recovery Amidst Challenges and Shifting Focus
Africa's venture capital scene, including Kenya, is recalibrating after a global downturn (52% drop in Africa's deal volume 2022-24). While a funding surge in April 2025 signals recovery, investors are more selective, focusing on developed ecosystems and profitable ventures. Fintech dominates, but faces a Series A crunch and gender disparity in funding, with Kenyan fintechs seeing a reduced share of investment in 2024.
