The Pulse

The Pulse is your weekday briefing on what's moving across Black American and African business. We cut through the noise to deliver the market moves, funding rounds, policy shifts, and leadership changes that matter to founders, operators, executives, and investors building across the diaspora.


African Startup Funding Rebounds, Infrastructure Expands, and Policy Risk Rises for Black Businesses
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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 accounted
By BEB Editor 6 min read
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