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    Credit Circuit Receives Investment from Launch Africa Ventures Fund 2, to Pioneer Working Capital Financing

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    Launch Africa Ventures has announced its strategic investment in Credit Circuit, marking a significant milestone in the realm of working capital financing in South Africa. Credit Circuit, a groundbreaking fintech solution, joins the Launch Africa Ventures family as one of its esteemed Fund 2 Investments, ushering in a new era of innovative financial solutions.

    Credit Circuit’s pioneering approach to working capital financing addresses a critical need in the market by providing businesses with access to capital without burdening their balance sheets. By securing financing against accounts receivables, Credit Circuit effectively keeps the borrowing off-balance sheet, offering businesses a flexible and sustainable way to manage cash flow and fuel growth.

    The investment from Launch Africa Ventures will enable Credit Circuit to accelerate its growth trajectory, expand its reach, and further develop its innovative platform. With Launch Africa Ventures’ support and expertise, Credit Circuit is well-positioned to scale its operations and make a lasting impact on the business landscape in South Africa and beyond.

    Launched in October last year, Credit Circuit (Pty) Ltd operates as an authorized Financial Services Provider (FSP 51012) underwritten by The Hollard Insurance Company Limited, a Licensed Non-Life Insurer, and an authorized Financial Services Provider.

    The collaboration between Launch Africa Ventures and Credit Circuit represents a significant step forward in advancing financial inclusion and fostering entrepreneurship in Africa. Both parties are committed to driving innovation, creating value, and contributing to the growth and development of the continent’s economy.

    Charles Rapulu Udoh is a Lagos-based lawyer, who has several years of experience working in Africa’s burgeoning tech startup industry. He has closed multi-million dollar deals bordering on venture capital, private equity, intellectual property (trademark, patent or design, etc.), mergers and acquisitions, in countries such as in the Delaware, New York, UK, Singapore, British Virgin Islands, South Africa, Nigeria etc. He’s also a corporate governance and cross-border data privacy and tax expert. As an award-winning writer and researcher, he is passionate about telling the African startup story, and is one of the continent’s pioneers in this regard.

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