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Explore our research and reports on insights for emerging markets

Explore our Intelligence Hub, where you can access sector maps, practical playbooks and guides on fundraising and deploying the right capital at the right time, and our full library of research across regions and industries.

From investment trends and market analyses to founder resources and thematic deep dives, the Intelligence Hub brings together all the insights powered by Briter Intelligence and AgBase to help you understand what's shaping emerging markets today.

Market Maps

Our sector maps highlight the innovators shaping key industries across the continent, showing who is leading in each space and where they are located. Built using Briter Intelligence and AgBase data, these visual overviews help you quickly understand how ecosystems are evolving, which companies are driving change, and where emerging opportunities are concentrated.

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Playbooks and Guides

Our playbooks and guides offer practical, data-informed support for founders looking to fundraise effectively and for investors seeking to deploy capital with clarity and confidence.

Founder’s Guide to Fundraising in Zambia

Founder’s Guide to Fundraising in Zambia

Investment by Africa’s startup founders is on the rise, with $4 billion raised in disclosed funding in 2022. The innovation and startup ecosystem in…

April 1st, 2023

Founder's Guide to Fundraising in Ethiopia

Founder's Guide to Fundraising in Ethiopia

The last few years have seen big changes to Ethiopia’s innovation and startup ecosystem. The opening up of the telecommunications sectors and the recent…

April 1st, 2023

Founder’s Guide to Fundraising in Tanzania

Founder’s Guide to Fundraising in Tanzania

Investment in Africa’s startups continues to rise, with Tanzania emerging as a key market. Yet, early-stage founders face the challenge of simultaneously balancing the…

April 1st, 2023

Founder’s Guide to Fundraising in South Africa

Founder’s Guide to Fundraising in South Africa

Despite South Africa being one of Africa's "Big 4" markets, early-stage founders continue to struggle with fundraising challenges. The disconnect is striking; many government…

April 1st, 2023

Research and Analyses

Our research and analyses provide clear, data-driven insights into emerging markets, helping stakeholders understand sector dynamics, track investment trends, and identify new opportunities across regions.

Africa Investment Report 2024

Africa Investment Report 2024

Africa Investment Report 2024 by Briter provides a comprehensive analysis of investment trends, opportunities, and challenges across Africa's investment landscape. Featuring the latest…

January 30th, 2025

2024 ABAN Angel Investment Survey Report

2024 ABAN Angel Investment Survey Report

The report explores the critical role of angel investors in providing capital and hands-on support to startups in fostering economic growth and innovation across…

December 1st, 2024

Unlocking Climate Innovation in East Africa

Unlocking Climate Innovation in East Africa

Explore the East African climate innovation landscape with our latest report, developed with funding support from EIT Climate-KIC. This comprehensive analysis delves into the…

October 31st, 2024

DeepTech in Africa Mapping Study

DeepTech in Africa Mapping Study

Africa has officially become a key player in the global DeepTech revolution, with funding to DeepTech startups accounting for more than a third of…

April 29th, 2024

Global AgriFoodTech Investment Report 2024

Global AgriFoodTech Investment Report 2024

The Global AgriFoodTech Investment Report 2024 delivers a sobering assessment of venture capital in the sector, revealing that investment is at its lowest point…

March 31st, 2024

Tech Hubs in Africa

Tech Hubs in Africa

Tech hubs across Africa are driving the continent’s digital, social, and economic transformation by providing support to startups. In partnership with the International Trade…

February 1st, 2024

2023 Africa Investment Report

2023 Africa Investment Report

Our annual flagship report for 2023 offers a comprehensive decade-long view of investment data across Africa, revealing long-term trends and contextualising 2023's investment flows.…

January 1st, 2024

State of the digital agriculture sector

State of the digital agriculture sector

Agricultural transformation is a priority for governments in many low and middle-income countries, as it is essential for development indicators such as food security,…

November 30th, 2023

2023 Africa Investor Catalogue

2023 Africa Investor Catalogue

The report catalogues profiles of investors actively deploying capital across Africa. Inside, you’ll find their names, sector focus, insights on how to engage with…

September 19th, 2023

 H1 2023 Africa Investment Report

H1 2023 Africa Investment Report

As global venture markets navigated a turbulent contraction, Africa’s innovation ecosystem faced intense scrutiny in the first half of 2023. This flagship Briter report…

July 21st, 2023

At a Glance Series: Edtech in Africa

At a Glance Series: Edtech in Africa

This report provides investment data on the education technology sector in Africa. In it, you will find data on top-funded solutions, active investors, and…

June 1st, 2023

At a Glance Series: Agtech in Africa

At a Glance Series: Agtech in Africa

This report provides a quantitative snapshot of a critical yet overlooked investment opportunity on the continent. What's included:

  • Agtech funding trends and…

March 1st, 2023

2022 Africa Investment Report

2022 Africa Investment Report

While Africa's venture capital accounts for about 1% of global VC money, the continent has seen remarkable evolution, from early $5 million+ investments in…

January 1st, 2023

2022 ABAN Africa Angel Investment Report

2022 ABAN Africa Angel Investment Report

Beyond institutional funders, angel investors are playing an increasingly crucial role in Africa's investment ecosystem. While angels and institutional investors share some similarities in…

December 1st, 2022

Evaluating the African DeepTech Startup Ecosystem

Evaluating the African DeepTech Startup Ecosystem

This in-depth report by Briter Bridges, in partnership with Intel and AfriLabs, evaluates Africa’s fast-evolving deep-tech startup ecosystem, with a special focus on AI-driven…

October 10th, 2022

Innovation and Investment in North Africa

Innovation and Investment in North Africa

The report provides a deep dive into the key drivers of North Africa's startup investment landscape, showcasing recent developments and emerging trends across these…

August 25th, 2022

Agri-insurance for smallholder farmers

Agri-insurance for smallholder farmers

Economic losses due to climate change have increased sevenfold from the 1970s to the 2010s. Scientists predict that climate change-driven events will only become…

March 31st, 2022

Towards More Liveable Cities in Africa

Towards More Liveable Cities in Africa

Innovators play an important role in addressing local challenges and bridging market gaps to meet the daily needs of the urban populations. This report…

March 22nd, 2022

Innovating food systems in East Africa

Innovating food systems in East Africa

Developed with the World Food Programme (WFP), this report explores innovative, digital, and technology-driven solutions that are addressing food security across 5 East African…

January 31st, 2022

Africa Investment Report 2021

Africa Investment Report 2021

Briter's flagship publication is coming again to provide a comprehensive overview of Africa's investment landscape. Built leveraging Briter Intelligence data and thanks to initial…

November 25th, 2021

 In Search of Equity

In Search of Equity

This is a report by Briter Bridges and the World Bank's Gender Innovation Lab which aims at providing a gender-based analysis of the state…

October 1st, 2021

 Bolstering Innovators in Africa

Bolstering Innovators in Africa

As Africa’s innovation ecosystem continues to grow, hubs play a pivotal role in supporting entrepreneurs and small businesses. These hubs create safe, collaborative spaces…

October 1st, 2021

The State of Fintech in Emerging Markets

The State of Fintech in Emerging Markets

The report builds on over 200 survey responses from startups and investors, Briter’s Intelligence data, and Catalyst Fund's additional research.

May 6th, 2021

L'Afrique francophone

L'Afrique francophone

Etat de la Technologie et de l'Investissement' en étudie la dynamique du marché dans l’une des régions les moins explorées du continent et consulte…

April 15th, 2021

Africa Investment Report 2020

Africa Investment Report 2020

The report summarises the funding activity across the continent. It builds on extensive analysis and data from Briter's Intelligence platform and boasts direct inputs…

January 20th, 2021

Improving healthcare service provision in Africa

Improving healthcare service provision in Africa

‘Improving Healthcare Service Provision in Africa’ is a ‘beginner’s guideline’ dedicated to the growing market for digital and technology-enabled health- care solutions across Africa.…

January 1st, 2021