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Nairobi has been ranked Africa’s top city for tech startup funding in 2023, attracting $635 million—28% of the continent’s total VC—according to Partech Africa’s annual report. The city outperformed Lagos ($590M) and Cape Town ($410M), driven by fintech, agritech, and healthtech innovations. Notable deals included Tala’s $120M Series E and SunCulture’s $20M climate-tech round. Investors cited Kenya’s mature digital infrastructure, English proficiency, and progressive regulation as key advantages. The report also noted that 42% of funded startups had female co-founders—the highest in Africa. Nairobi’s ecosystem now hosts over 30 incubators and 5 unicorns, cementing its Silicon Savannah reputation.