
Nigeria leads Africa’s equity funding in H1 2026 with $214m, as early-stage investment grows - TechNext.ng
Nigeria has emerged as the most preferred destination for equity funding in the first half of 2026, with startups across the country raising $214 million. This significant increase in funding highlights the growth of early-stage investments in the Nigerian tech startup space.
Nigeria leads Africa’s equity funding in H1 2026 with $214m, as early-stage investment grows TechNext.ng
| Aug 13, 2026 | OPay | $400.0M | IPO | Nigeria |
| Aug 12, 2026 | $102.0M | — | Nigeria | |
| Aug 07, 2026 | Lagos startup | $5.3M | — | Nigeria |
| Aug 04, 2026 | PalmPay | $175.0M | — | Nigeria |