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African entrepreneurs in a bustling tech hub looking towards a future shadowed by development bank influence.
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Development banks' aid risks emerging tech independence by 2026

In a major African tech hub, over 60% of seed-stage funding for local startups now originates from development bank-backed initiatives, raising questions about market-driven investment.

Leo Vance·June 27, 2026