Africa’s Startup Scene in 2026: Consolidation, M&A Boom, and the Rise of Intra-African Buyers
Africa’s Startup Scene in 2026: Consolidation, M&A Boom, and the Rise of Intra-African Buyers Africa’s startup ecosystem has matured significantly, transitioning from the high-growth, venture-fueled expansion of the early 2020s into a phase defined by consolidation, strategic mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and a growing wave of intra-African buyers. After a funding rebound in 2025—where startups […]









