In the first half of 2025, Africa’s investment landscape has seen notable fundraises, key trends and activities worth paying attention to. In this H1 overview, we take a closer look at where funding is flowing, the shift happening across sectors, and some regional highlights.
Africa’s investment landscape in 2025 is marked by shifting market leadership, growing deal sizes, and expanding investor interest beyond traditional sectors like fintech. While activity remains concentrated in a few key markets, there is rising momentum in areas such as Energy, Healthcare, Logistics, and PropTech. At the same time, persistent gaps in gender representation and uneven deal distribution across the continent highlight the need for more inclusive and geographically diverse investment flows.
Additionally, in the specific market spotlight on Kenya, the report details an expected steady but moderated economic growth, continued fiscal pressure from debt servicing costs, and the expected impact of the anticipated IMF programs on the fiscal stability. Despite these challenges, Kenya is poised for long-term potential, with large-scale development projects and increased foreign direct investment expected to bolster productivity.
