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TechTrends Podcast | The African Startup Funding Crisis & Its Implications

TechTrends Podcast | The African Startup Funding Crisis & Its Implications

Update: 2025-03-07
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In this episode of The TechTrends Podcast, we explore the ongoing funding crisis affecting African startups. With venture capital funding on the decline and major players like the Mastercard Foundation pulling back, what does this mean for the future of innovation on the continent?

We explore the impact of reduced investments, compare funding figures from Q1 2024 to Q1 2025, and analyze the shutdown of 54 Collective—one of Africa’s promising startup studios.

Is this just the beginning of a larger collapse in African startup ecosystems? Could other incubators and accelerators face similar challenges?

Join us for an insightful discussion on what’s next for African startups, featuring expert insights and real-world implications for founders, investors, and the tech community.


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TechTrends Podcast | The African Startup Funding Crisis & Its Implications

TechTrends Podcast | The African Startup Funding Crisis & Its Implications

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