Across Africa’s startup ecosystem, a quiet but consequential shift is unfolding. Founders who once raised millions, scaled teams, and still watched their companies collapse are returning, this time asking investors for a second chance.
According to a TechInAfrica report, 2025 has seen an unusua
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Royal Ibeh
Royal Ibeh is a senior journalist with years of experience reporting on Nigeria’s technology and health sectors. She currently covers the Technology and Health beats for BusinessDay newspaper, where she writes in-depth stories on digital innovation, telecom infrastructure, healthcare systems, and public health policies.