Founder and Managing Partner at Ascent David Owino, AVCA CEO Abi Mustapha-Maduakor:and Nairobi Securities Exchange CEO Frank Mwiti during the Annual African Private Capital Association conference and Venture Capital Summit 2026. [Wilberforce Okwiri, Standard]
Nairobi has cemented its position as Africa’s leading destination for startup funding, attracting nearly $1 billion (Sh130 billion) in venture capital last year, according to official data and industry figures.