# Nigerian startups raise $635 million in nine months

> Funding exceeded 2025 levels; four deals drove about 69% of the total

- **Source date:** 2026-10-21
- **Original source:** [Business A.M.](https://businessamlive.com/nigeria-leads-africa-startup-funding-race-with-635m-in-nine-months/)
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Africa: The Big Deal data showed Nigerian startups raised \$635 million in January–September 2026, versus \$247 million a year earlier. 77 startups raised at least \$100,000; four large deals represented about 69% of the total, concentrating growth.

[Business A.M.](https://businessamlive.com/nigeria-leads-africa-startup-funding-race-with-635m-in-nine-months/)

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