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African Startups Ride Funding Wave in Q1 2026, Yet Early-Stage Ventures Face Growing Capital Crunch

African startups secured over $700M in Q1 2026, marking a significant funding surge. However, a detailed analysis reveals a growing disparity, with debt funding surpassing equity and early-stage ventures facing a widening capital crunch. Discover the trends, dominant sectors, and the urgent need for a more inclusive investment landscape.