AFRICA STARTUP FUNDING TRACKER
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The week's raises, grants and exits on the African startup wire — funding only.
Nigeria reclaimed Africa's startup funding lead with $635m raised in the first nine months of 2026, while MNT-Halan debuted on the Egyptian
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SCOOP: Lagos Life’s parent company is in talks to raise a $2.5 million pre-seed round
Vatar, the company behind Lagos Life, is seeking $2.5 million in pre-seed funding after its virtual game attracted 10 million players.
Why it matters: Vatar seeks $2.5m pre-seed funding after its virtual game Lagos Life attracted 10 million players, signalling demand for digital entertainment in the region.
thecondia.com · United States · 22 October
Egyptian prop-tech Aqar Exit raises $183k funding
Egyptian prop-tech startup Aqar Exit secured EGP10 million for a 10 per cent stake, highlighting early-stage investor interest in property transfer solutions.
disruptafrica.com · 22 October
Optivolt Raises $32M to Advance Intelligent Solar Technology
Optivolt raised $32 million in Series A funding led by VXI Capital to advance its intelligent solar technology, expanding the clean energy investment landscape.
ventureburn.com · United States · 21 October