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    Kenya’s Carbon-Capture Startups Land a Share of Tencent’s $30M Climate Fund

    The presence of three Kenya-based winners across different CDR approaches in the same programme points to something beyond individual company success.

    Inside the Room: The Five-Year Negotiation That Got Ghanaian Pensions to Back Venture Capital

    A new fund-of-funds has done something that has never been done before in Ghana — persuaded pension trustees to allocate to private equity and debt vehicles. The journey took half a decade...
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    Invoice factoring, a core service offered by UsPlus, allows businesses to access immediate cash by selling their outstanding invoices at a discount.

    Ivory Coast’s Cauridor Secures $3.5 Million to Strengthen Africa’s Payment Infrastructure

    Cauridor was founded by Oumar Rafiou Barry and Abdoulaye Bah, two Guinean entrepreneurs who encountered firsthand the difficulties of sending money back home while studying in Canada.

    Early-Stage Investor Saviu Reports Multi-Bagger Return on Lapaire Investment After Exit

    Saviu first invested in Lapaire in 2018, participating in subsequent funding rounds and ultimately holding a 22% stake.

    Backed by New $13M, Egypt’s Simplex is Building a Major CNC Factory in Riyadh

    CNC machines, which use pre-programmed software to automate the movement of machine tools, are crucial for modern manufacturing processes.

    Egypt’s New ‘Free’ Tax System Leaves Startups Out in the Cold

    Egyptian founders meet with the government often about their 'precarious' state, but to what end? A new law hopes to provide an answer.

    Bento CEO’s ‘Chaotic’ Run Comes to an End Amidst Tax Allegations and Client Exodus

    This is not the first time Mr. Okubanjo’s leadership has come under scrutiny.

    UK Backs New GSMA Innovation Fund for African AI Startups

    The fund will offer grants ranging from £100,000 to £250,000 for projects lasting 15–18 months.

    Swedfund Backs African Infrastructure Fund in $41.6M Deal

    Africa, considered the most energy-deficient continent, is home to 75 per cent of the world’s population without electricity access

    Who’s Next? HostAfrica Expands Its Nigerian Footprint with Another Acquisition

    This is not HostAfrica’s third foray into Nigeria.

    US Still Wants Foreign Startup Founders and VCs under Parole Visa, But at New Fees

    For venture capitalists or government funders looking to back such entrepreneurs, the minimum investment in startups within a five-year period will increase from $633,952 to $746,571.

    African Fintechs Shift Focus to Engagement as Ad Budgets Tighten

    This..."clearly shows a huge opportunity to connect with consumers through mobile apps.”

    New $5bn Lifeline for African Renewable Energy Firms as Exchange Rates Bite

    In 2023, African cleantech firms borrowed heavily, then suddenly paused in 2024. …But a new lending honeycomb is being built once more.

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    Kenya’s Carbon-Capture Startups Land a Share of Tencent’s $30M Climate Fund

    The presence of three Kenya-based winners across different CDR approaches in the same programme points to something beyond individual company success.

    Inside the Room: The Five-Year Negotiation That Got Ghanaian Pensions to Back Venture Capital

    A new fund-of-funds has done something that has never been done before in Ghana — persuaded pension trustees to allocate to private equity and debt vehicles. The journey took half a decade...

    West African Payments Reform Gets Three-Month Reprieve for Fintech Operators

    The move offers a short reprieve in what has become a high-stakes infrastructure struggle between a determined regulator and an industry whose business models are built on proprietary rails.

    D.light Takes PAYGo Solar From Impact Funds to the London Stock Exchange

    A $50 million green bond listing marks the first time off-grid solar receivables from Africa have entered the public bond markets - and signals a structural shift in how energy access gets financed.