Debt financing in tech rivals equity, hits $1bn

    Royal Ibeh | Editor’s picks | Sep 16, 2025    
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Africa’s tech ecosystem is undergoing a major shift as debt financing surpasses $1 billion in 2025, emerging from the shadows of equity to challenge traditional venture capital, according to data from Briter Intelligence.

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