SPOTLIGHT Emerging trends in African agtech investment in 5 key facts 1 • Stabilization post-bubble
SPOTLIGHT
After the investment bubble burst in 2023, there has been a stabilization in the agtech sector. Although funding levels have decreased compared to the peak years of 2021/2022, they remain significantly higher than pre-2019 levels and than the 10-year average. 2 • Shift towards early-stage funding There has been an increase in early- stage funding, supported by accelerator programs globally and philanthropy, focused on smallholder farms. This contrasts with stable funding levels for
Drones are one of the fastest growing on-farm technologies (Shutterstock).
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