African startups raised about $2.1 billion across 275 deals from January to August 2026, edging past 2025 (TechCabal). Nigeria passed $500 million. Moove's $250M Series C led the pack. The money is arriving. The royal question is ownership: who holds the equity and how much value stays home? Founders, negotiate like owners. Repost so another founder sees it. Sources: TechCabal; Africa: The Big Deal via Capital FM. #africanstartups #celebisland