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The Foreignness of Africa's Startup Ecosystem
Original: The Foreignness of Africa’s Startup Ecosystem
Debate is growing over how much of Africa's startup ecosystem is shaped, funded and led from outside the continent. Critics argue that foreign venture capital and expatriate founders dominate the landscape, raising questions about local ownership, priorities and who captures the value from Africa's tech boom.
Why now: The piece challenges the narrative that Africa's tech boom is locally driven, prompting debate about foreign influence and ownership.
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Evidence
- The Foreignness of Africa’s Startup Ecosystem · promarket.org
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