Biggest startup funding rounds in Africa, 2026
The largest rounds raised by startups based in Africa in 2026, ranked by round size.
Rounds ranked5
Combined$104m
Median$26m
- 1PaymobSeries C Fintech · Egypt · 21 Sep · led by Mubadala, EBRD$35m
- 2Arc RideSeries A Mobility & logistics · Nairobi · 8 Sep · led by Novastar Ventures, Norrsken22$33.3m
- 3East Africa FoodsSeries B Mobility & logistics · Dar es Salaam · 7 Oct · led by PIDG InfraCo$26m
- 4JemSeries A HR & work · Cape Town · 17 Aug · led by Quona Capital$8.4m
- 5AeonPre-seed Cybersecurity · Nigeria · 18 Sep · led by Terra Industries$1m
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