Africa’s startup ecosystem rebounded strongly in 2025, raising $3.2 billion (excluding exits)—a 40% increase from 2024 after two difficult years. But the recovery was uneven. Funding is increasingly concentrated at the growth stage, while early- and mid-stage capital remains fragmented and fragile.

Telemedan is a Chadian health-tech startup founded by Abakar Mahamat (CEO), transforming access to medical care through digital and off-grid innovation. The company was built to address the severe shortage of healthcare access in rural and underserved parts of Chad.

eFiche is a Rwanda-based health-tech company modernising how patient information flows through the healthcare system. Founded by David Kamugundu, the platform was built to eliminate fragmented, paper-based medical records and replace them with secure, interoperable digital workflows.