How to secure alternative financing for your business in 2026

​For the first time, debt funding has overtaken equity, according to Condia's latest report on the state of startup funding in Africa, supported by FCMB Hub One.

​That shift matters, and most founders are not prepared for it. The bulk of startup financing advice out there is built around equity, which means a growing number of businesses are entering conversations about debt without the knowledge or tools they need to navigate them well.

​This session brings together two speakers with direct, hands-on experience in the space, one an operator and the other a program director at a company that provided $4M to African startups last year. Together, they will walk you through what alternative financing actually looks like in 2026, how to position your business to access it, and what founders typically get wrong.

​Whether you are exploring debt funding for the first time or looking to sharpen your approach, this is a practical hour worth clearing your calendar for. Hosted by Condia and moderated by Benjamin Dada.