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(Audio) Shifting Conditions for Black-Owned Businesses: HBCU Leadership Spotlight, Domestic Headwinds, Global South Opportunities
Today we highlight a March 10 partnership between Allen Media Group’s HBCU GO and UNCF launching “HBCU Voices: Executive Leaders Unfiltered,” debuting with Curtis Symonds
African Startup Funding Rebounds, Infrastructure Expands, and Policy Risk Rises for Black Businesses
Key Takeaways * African startups raised $272 million in February 2026, up 56% from January and 128% year-over-year, signaling a rebound after the 2023–2024 funding slowdown. * Debt accounted for 45% of funding, nearly matching equity at 54%, highlighting growing lender comfort with asset-backed and revenue-backed African startups. * Six deals accounted
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African Startup Funding Rebounds, Infrastructure Expands, and Policy Risk Rises for Black Businesses
Key Takeaways * African startups raised $272 million in February 2026, up 56% from January and 128% year-over-year, signaling a rebound after the 2023–2024 funding slowdown. * Debt accounted for 45% of funding, nearly matching equity at 54%, highlighting growing lender comfort with asset-backed and revenue-backed African startups. * Six deals accountedThe Week Ahead
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(Audio) Shifting Conditions for Black-Owned Businesses: HBCU Leadership Spotlight, Domestic Headwinds, Global South Opportunities
Today we highlight a March 10 partnership between Allen Media Group’s HBCU GO and UNCF launching “HBCU Voices: Executive Leaders Unfiltered,” debuting with Curtis Symonds
African Startup Funding Rebounds, Infrastructure Expands, and Policy Risk Rises for Black Businesses
Key Takeaways * African startups raised $272 million in February 2026, up 56% from January and 128% year-over-year, signaling a rebound after the 2023–2024 funding slowdown. * Debt accounted for 45% of funding, nearly matching equity at 54%, highlighting growing lender comfort with asset-backed and revenue-backed African startups. * Six deals accounted
