Emerging Markets
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Choosing Between Government Grants, Traditional VC, and Corporate Venture Capital for Deep Tech in Emerging Markets
Deep tech founders in emerging markets face unique funding challenges, with government grants, traditional VC, and corporate VC offering distinct benefits and trade-offs. Choosing the right model requires aligning capital needs, strategic support, and operational autonomy with the startup's development stage and long-term vision.
Emerging Markets See Surge in Venture Capital for Startups
In 2023, South African startups alone secured $530 million across 980 deals, signaling a quiet but significant surge in emerging market venture activity, according to UNDP .
Emerging Markets Startup Investment Trends for 2026
African startups collectively raised $100 million across 58 deals in the first two months of 2026.
Governments Boost Venture Capital in Emerging Markets with New Funds
In 2023, government-backed funds in Southeast Asia committed a staggering $15 billion to venture capital, a 40% surge year-over-year, according to Asian Development Bank.
Emerging markets defy AI fears amid global record funding
In just over a year, Turkey's Periodic Labs, an AI startup, saw its valuation skyrocket from $1.
Accel closes $550M India fund, boosting venture capital
Accel, a venture capital giant, just closed a new $550 million fund dedicated solely to India.
Global Software Market Set for Trillion-Dollar Growth Amidst Shifting Regional Powers
By 2030, over 60% of new software spending will originate outside the G7, a dramatic reversal from a decade ago, according to an IDC Report 2024 .
MENA venture capital: Maturing exit landscape
In 2022, the MENA region saw 57 startup exits via M&As, a 30% increase from the previous year, even as global markets began to cool.
Central Asia startups attract record venture capital funding
At the Tashkent International Investment Forum (TIIF) 2026, projects worth an astonishing €75 billion were unveiled, signaling Central Asia's unexpected rise as a global investment hotspot, according
Anara Impact Capital Closes $48M Fund for North Africa Tech
Anara Impact Capital has nearly hit its $50 million target, securing $48 million in its first close.
Three Forces, Not Five Factors: Where Tech Investment in Emerging Markets Is Really Heading in 2026
Emerging market tech investment in 2026 is shifting from traditional factors to three interconnected forces: Digital Infrastructure 2.0, targeted industrial policy, and high-growth specialized tech sectors. Investors should prioritize markets where these three elements align for optimal opportunities.