Fintech Leads 2025 Funding, But Logistics, Energy Gain Ground in 2026

Fintech dominated African startup funding in 2025, but early 2026 data shows investors diversifying. African startups raised $575 million across 58 deals Jan-Feb 2026, with logistics, transport, and energy capturing growing capital. Fintech led Jan with $131.6M (ValU, NowPay), but logistics surged to $119.6M in Feb (Spiro $57M, GoCab $45M). Energy rose to $94M (SolarAfrica $94M), pushing fintech to fourth place ($54.1M). Nigerian defence-tech Terra Industries raised $33M. Agritech rebounded to $55M (Breadfast $50M, Lovegrass $5M) after 2025 decline. This sector shift suggests investors favor mobility, infrastructure, and food systems. Will you monitor these sectors for investment opportunities?

SOURCE: https://techcabal.com/2026/03/12/africas-2026-startup-funding/