Challenges and Opportunities of Investing in African Startups

Investment into African startups held up in 2025, even as funding conditions tightened. According to AVCA, more than $5 billion was invested in African startups last year, with deal activity also rising. Bloomberg's Jennifer Zabasajja spoke with venture capital investor… Investment into African startups held up in 2025, even as funding conditions tightened. According to AVCA, more than $5 billion was invested in African startups last year, with deal activity also rising. Bloomberg's Jennifer Zabasajja spoke with venture capital investor Andrew Firman from Kaleo Ventures on opportunities and challenges of investing in the continent. (Source: Bloomberg)