Finance(Ecofin Agency) - East Africa accounted for almost two-thirds of the funding raised by start-ups active on the continent last month, thanks in particular to the mega-rounds completed by two Kenyan startups. In May 2023, African startups raised $621.8 million in financing, up 42% compared to March 2023, according to TechCabal Insights. A breakdown of the funds raised by the sub-region shows that startups operating in East Africa captured the bulk of the financing (64.6%) with $414.7 million raised. East Africa's predominant share is mainly due to the mega-rounds completed by two Kenyan start-ups: financing platform M-Kopa ($255 million) and off-grid solar solutions provider Sun King ($130 million). A breakdown of fundraising by sector shows that fintechs lead the way with $442 million (68.9%), ahead of cleantechs (20.3%), and start-ups operating in the transport and logistics sector (6.1%).

Source: The North Africa Journal June 05, 2023 16:24 UTC