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Nigeria Regains Top Spot in African Startup Funding with $635 Million
Nigeria has regained its position as Africa's largest destination for startup investment, attracting $635 million between January and September 2026, according to the Africa: The Big Deal tracker. Other coverage indicates that 39% of the funds went to a single company that is leaving the country.
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- Nigeria's funding reached $635 million between January and September 2026, according to the Africa: The Big Deal investment tracker.
«attracting $635 million in funding between January and September 2026, according to figures from African investment tracker Africa: The Big Deal»
Tech In Africa - The amount represents a 157% increase over the $247 million raised in the same period of 2025.
«The amount represents a 157% increase from the $247 million raised during the corresponding period in 2025»
Tech In Africa - One headline noted that 39% of the funds went to a company leaving Nigeria.
«39% of the Money Went to a Company That’s Leaving»
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