Private capital fundraising surges in Southern Africa and Asia fintech

Private capital fundraising in Southern Africa rose 162% in 2025, reaching $1.3 billion, according to the Southern African Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (SAVCA). South African investors contributed 55% of this total. While fundraising increased, actual deployment into new investments fell 16% to approximately $1.2 billion. Investment sectors showed shifting trends: energy and real estate shares rose, while infrastructure allocation dropped from 27% to 9%. Education also saw growth, rising to approximately 16% of the investment mix.

In Asia, fintech venture capital funding reached $3.2 billion in Q3 2026, marking a 28% quarter-over-quarter increase. Singapore led the regional growth, securing $1.7 billion, which represents 53.1% of the total. Significant contributors included Ant International, which raised $1.2 billion in a Series A round, and Crypto.com, which secured a $400 million strategic investment, bringing its valuation to $20 billion.