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Kenya Leads the Big Four – Attracts the Most Startup Funding Raise in Africa 2023 – Report

by Joan Aimuengheuwa
January 9, 2024
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Kenya Leads the Big Four - Attracts the Most Startup Funding Raise in Africa 2023 - Report
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The contours of Africa’s startup funding sector underwent a huge change in 2023, with Kenya overthrowing Nigeria as the front-runner in the most startup funding raised. 

The Big Deal’s latest report revealed the advantages and unique dynamics that pushed Kenya to the top position, while also exploring the performance of the remaining ‘Big Four’ nations – Egypt, South Africa, and Nigeria.

The total funding raised by African startups in 2023 amounted to $3.2 billion, with Kenya overtaking Nigeria with $800 million raised.

Kenya’s funding made up 28% of the total funding in Africa. Despite facing a 25% year-on-year decline, Kenya held on to resilience, solidifying its role as a strategic hub for startup investments. The report noted Kenya’s share of Eastern Africa’s funding soared from 86% in 2022 to 91% in 2023.

Mkopa, Twiga Foods and Copia Global are among the top startups that contributed to Kenya’s total of $800 million in startup funding in 2023

Nigeria, traditionally the top in African startup funding, faced a reversal of fortunes in 2023. Despite having the highest number of startups raising $100,000 or more (146, representing 29% of the continent), the total funding for Nigerian startups reduced by 67% to reach $410 million. This downturn resulted in Nigeria’s share of Western African funding dropping to 68%, marking the lowest regional share among the ‘Big Four’ since data collection began in 2019.

While Egypt witnessed the lowest number of startups raising $100,000 or more among the ‘Big Four’ (48 ventures), a moderate year-on-year decline (-20%) allowed the country to claim the second spot. Egypt’s share of North African funding grew from 72% in 2022 to 95% in 2023, demonstrating resilience in the midst of regional challenges. The report attributed this growth to the magnitude of MNT-Halan’s fundraising and the challenges faced by Algeria and Tunisia.

South Africa maintained its stronghold in the regional funding arena, with a 97% share and a total funding accumulation of $600 million. The country, unique among the ‘Big Four,’ saw an 8% year-on-year increase in total funding, pointing to a strong and growing startup ecosystem. The 70 South African startups raising $100,000 or more contributed 21% to the continent’s total funding.

Kenya’s ascendancy over Nigeria and the unique trajectories of Egypt and South Africa spotlight the fast-growing dynamics within the African startup ecosystem. The report emphasises the significance of regional dominance, innovation ecosystems, and adaptability in shaping the funding space. Kenya’s success is a pointer to resilience and opportunities for other African nations to emerge as key players, promoting diversity and competition.

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