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Kenya was No. 1 in funds raised by startups in Africa last year, beating Egypt, South Africa & Nigeria, bagging 28% of all funds raised on the continent. In East Africa, its share grew from 86% in 2022 to 91% in 2023, highlighting its regional dominance<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Funding raised by startups<\/strong> in Africa in 2023: 1. Kenya<\/strong>: $800M 2. Egypt: $640M 3. South Africa: $600M.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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