AI Startups Secure $262m as Regulatory Pressure Mounts
African artificial intelligence startups have attracted over $262m in funding, underscoring strong investor interest despite the sector’s nascent stage and increasing regulatory scrutiny. Close to 100 AI-focused ventures across Sub-Saharan Africa account for the total, according to the Africa Interconnection Report 2025.
The report, produced by consultancy firm Balancing Act and commissioned by global connectivity provider Console Connect, draws on interviews conducted in 2024 with data centre operators, telecom carriers, cloud providers and enterprise users across the continent.
Findings indicate that AI adoption in Africa remains limited to specific applications such as data analytics, fraud prevention and customer engagement tools, particularly within the financial services indust...





