This series provides an exclusive look at the latest trends in African venture capital, offering insights into regional dynamics, sector-specific shifts, and the key areas driving investment across the continent during Q1 2026.

The seventh annual Venture Capital Activity in Africa report provides an overview of the current events shaping Africa's startup investment landscape and an in-depth analysis of entrepreneurial and venture activity seen on the continent across 2025.

This report will be the first instalment in a new series of original research examining gender dynamics across Africa’s private capital ecosystem, which examines gender representation across two levels: the fund level and the portfolio level.