African fintech startups received over half of the total VC funding in 2021, while Nigeria topped African VC investment destination, followed by South Africa, Egypt, and Kenya.
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2021 marks a record breaking year for African venture funding
The 2021 influx of cash created a record year for mega-rounds — deals that equal or exceed $100 million. They shoulder much of the investment raised on the continent.
