Africa could produce more startups than Western Europe this year – but access to finance remains a challenge

Africa has been touted as the "next great investment destination" in VC circles for at least a decade. But while many still believe Africa's star is soon to rise, plenty of investors have realised that its time to shine is actually already here. Despite a surge of unicorns in the region post-pandemic, however, access to capital for startups remains a perennial problem. AltAssets' Karin Wasteson investigates.