In this episode of The TechTrends Podcast, host Nixon Kanali sits down with Andrew Fassnidge, Founder of the Africa Tech Summit, to unpack the state of startup funding in Africa in 2025.

After two difficult years of slowed investments, lowered valuations, and widespread uncertainty, the African tech ecosystem is showing signs of resurgence. But what’s driving the rebound? Which sectors are attracting the smartest capital? And is this recovery sustainable?

We discuss:

• The end of the 2023–2024 “funding winter”
• Why debt financing is rising across African startups
• The next wave of high-growth sectors beyond fintech
• How investor priorities have shifted to sustainable traction and profitability
• The widening gender gap in funding — and what needs to change
• Key themes ahead of Africa Tech Summit Nairobi 2026

This episode offers clear, grounded insights for founders, investors, operators, ecosystem builders, and anyone tracking Africa’s digital and innovation economy.

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