Eighteen startups in hunt for $1bn Unicorn valuations

    Royal Ibeh | Top Stories | Jan 21, 2026    
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Eighteen companies across fintech, mobility, energy, healthtech and property are now being closely watched by investors, following a year in which equity funding for African unicorns fell to its lowest level since 2020 and IPO discussions largely stalled.

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