Track every African startup funding round in real time
The Big Deal is the most comprehensive African startup funding database and newsletter. Tracks every disclosed funding round across Africa in real time. Used by founders to benchmark valuations, identify active investors, spot comparable deals, and understand which funds are actively deploying capital. Free newsletter; premium database access available.
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Never skip this for fundraising research. It is the only comprehensive source for African funding data.
Essential reading for any African founder fundraising. Knowing what your comparable company raised at what valuation in which market is the foundation of a credible fundraising ask.
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