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Unveiling the Crystal Ball: How African Investors' 2023 Predictions Shaped the Tech Landscape

Unveiling the Crystal Ball: How African Investors' 2023 Predictions Shaped the Tech Landscape

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Dive into the future-predicting journey with African investors! From Series A surprises to fintech dominos, explore how the crystal ball revealed the fate of startups in 2023. Did the visions align with reality? Let's unfold the tech saga.

In a captivating review of predictions made by African investors for 2023, the tech landscape witnessed a mix of hits and misses.


🚀 More Series A Startups?

Caleb Maru foresaw a surge in Series A startups, but the gap between seed and Series A closed less than expected. However, the reduction in the gap hints at promising growth in this realm.


💸 Increase in Africa-Focused VC Funds?

Lesego Tladinyane's prediction of a rise in global VC funds targeting Africa proved true, with a slew of funds launched in 2023, totaling a staggering $383.5 million.


🔄 Rise in Consolidation Amongst Fintechs?

Lexi Novitske accurately predicted a wave of consolidation in fintech, supported by 26 announced African tech M&A deals. Fintechs took the lead, comprising over a third of total M&A activity.


💰 Drop in Startup Valuations?

Maya Horgan Famodu's foresight on valuations aligning with realistic figures manifested, emphasizing the importance of revenue over inflated valuations.


🔍 Scale for Identity Startups?

Lexi's confidence in the growth of identity startups materialized as Smile ID secured $20 million in Series B funding, leading the pack in this transformative sector.


🌍 Talent Relocation to Africa?

Jake Kendall's prediction on top global talent flocking to work in Africa found merit, with both push and pull factors influencing talent migration.


🔗 Mix of Blockchain and Fintech?

Luke Mostert's vision of fintech gravitating towards crypto, DeFi, and blockchain-based systems gained traction, showcasing a future where traditional finance meets crypto innovation.


As the crystal ball unravels, 2023 proved to be a year of dynamic shifts and significant strides for Africa's tech ecosystem.


Stay tuned for more insights as we navigate the tech future together! 🚀🌐


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