Halimah Adisa

A Nigerian entrepreneur, technology and business journalist for TheOuut covering Africa and MENA's startup, fintech and broader technology ecosystems.

Inside Africa's Q2 2026 Slowdown

African venture capital in Q2 2026 reflects divergence. Funding for African startups edged higher in the first half of 2026, reaching $1.44 billion compared with $1.42 billion a year earlier, according to TechCabal Insights.

By Halimah Adisa

/ 7 Aug 2026