In 2024, Africa’s startup ecosystem will be in flux. The logistics and transportation sector leads, capturing 29% of the $730 million raised in the first quarter. This overtakes fintech, which led last year with $1.7 billion, but now trails with $1.55 billion raised. Climate tech is rising fast, attracting $325 million, which is 45% of […]
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