The New African Startup Wave: Why Urgency is Driving 2026 Innovation
Bloomberg’s 2026 'Startups to Watch' list highlights a shift toward 'urgency',prioritizing real-world problem solving over speculative growth. Despite global funding tightening, African startups are showing resilience through operational discipline, debt financing, and a rise in domestic investment. The report features key players like Moniepoint, Jem, Deaftronics, and Terra Industries, illustrating how local innovation is tackling infrastructure gaps, financial inclusion, and security challenges.
