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    The Hidden Limits of Flutterwave’s ‘New’ Bank

    Flutterwave has secured a microfinance bank license - but the entity it acquired raises questions about the strategic scope the company can immediately pursue.

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    The Cairo-based startup will use the investment to scale its cold-chain-independent PCR testing kits across Africa and the Middle East.
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    Egyptian Covid-Era Biotech Reme-D Lands New Backing to Tackle Africa’s Diagnostic Crisis

    The Cairo-based startup will use the investment to scale its cold-chain-independent PCR testing kits across Africa and the Middle East.

    BCEAO Sets Hard Deadline for Fintechs Stalling on West Africa’s Interoperable Payments Network

    The mandate, announced this week, forces a reckoning for the region’s largest fintechs and telecom operators.

    Flourish Ventures Backs Flutterwave Stablecoin Partner Kulipa in $6.2m Seed Round

    Flourish Ventures is a long-standing backer of Flutterwave, having first invested in the African fintech giant during its early growth stages in 2017.

    Fintech Unicorn Flutterwave Lands Banking License to Take on Nigeria’s Digital Incumbents

    Flutterwave, Africa’s most valuable fintech, has acquired a microfinance bank (MfB) license from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).

    Defense, Logistics and the ‘Home’ Bias: Mapping Africa’s Q1 Startup Capital Flows

    First-quarter data reveals a fracturing landscape, with domestic funds diverging sharply from foreign backers.

    Africa’s Most Active Startup Investors in Q1 2026 — and Where They Put Their Money

    While fintech remains a dominant sector for African venture capital, the nature of the deals has changed.

    Cascador Is Hunting for 12 African Scaleups to Back From Its $5m Fund, After Its Alumni Raised $125m

    Cascador will select 12 founders who are leading companies with proven traction for a hybrid experience.

    South Africa’s OneBio Secures Funding to Build Africa’s ‘Biotech Factory’ Amid a Deep Tech Reality Check

    The Cape Town venture studio is doubling down on its hybrid model, but a high failure rate highlights the structural hurdles of scaling science in Africa.

    Egypt’s MNT-Halan Raises $41.3m in Fresh Securitisation to Fuel Lending Growth

    The Cairo-based fintech continues to tap the debt markets, converting its loan portfolio into fresh capital as it navigates an inflationary macro environment.

    Egypt Bears Brunt of Regional War as African Startup Funding Dips 8% in Q1

    The downturn contrasts sharply with January and February.

    Middle East Conflict Forces Egypt’s Financial Sector into Remote Work as Petroleum Bill Hits $2.5bn

    Here is a breakdown of the policy, the economic conditions driving it, and how it will affect businesses on the ground.

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    Flutterwave has secured a microfinance bank license - but the entity it acquired raises questions about the strategic scope the company can immediately pursue.

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    The Cairo-based startup will use the investment to scale its cold-chain-independent PCR testing kits across Africa and the Middle East.

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