Lessons from Israel for African start-ups

In 2024, East African start-ups faced significant challenges as investor funding declined sharply

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Start-ups have perennially faced funding problems in Africa, but in Israel they are investment channels for the government.

Israel has been backing new firms, particularly in the technology sector, with guaranteed funding from the national budget and helps them access foreign markets. The result has been a stream of successful start-ups that are being eyed by global conglomerates.