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    The Ghostwriters of Africa’s Tech Boom

    Yet beneath the noise of global audience metrics, a quieter, more revealing dataset is accumulating.
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    An 85% Chance of a $3.1bn IPO Within Two Years: Inside Opera’s High‑Stakes OPay Bet

    OPay began life inside Opera in 2018, initially as a mobile wallet and ride-hailing service before quickly pivoting to payments.
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    Renew Capital Expands Africa Investments: Tunisia’s Konnect and Kenya’s STIMA Join Portfolio

    Renew Capital has broadened its impact investment footprint in Africa with recently strategic backing for two startups driving innovation in fintech and e-mobility
    Analysis & Opinions

    Over 3,000 Angel Investors Now Exist in Africa: Here’s Who They Are and Where to Find Them

    Angel investors in Africa show a preference for high-growth, scalable startups with proven market traction.
    Venture Capital & Funding Sources

    Seedstars Africa Secures $42M, Targets Seed to Series A Startups

    The new fund targets investments of up to $2 million in seed and Series A rounds, with follow-on investments of up to $5 million.
    Ecosystem News

    Sonatel Backs Healthtech Eyone in $1M Round to Digitize Real-Time Medical Record Access

    Sonatel, a subsidiary of the Orange Group, has positioned itself as a key player in digital transformation across West Africa.
    NORTHERN AFRICA

    CAPSA Capital Rolls Out New $15M Fund to Back Tunisian Startups

    This $15 million fund comes at a critical juncture for the Tunisian startup ecosystem.
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    Tanzanian Fintech Startup Tunzaa Secures Funding to Accelerate Growth

    In addition to installment payments, Tunzaa incorporates gamified savings features, allowing users to set financial goals and earn rewards for meeting them.
    Partner Content

    The Battle Begins: Jumia Publishes Rare Black Friday Gains as China’s Temu Threatens Key Nigerian Market

    Despite recent gains from Black Friday events, Jumia faces mounting external pressures, particularly from Temu’s arrival in key Nigerian market.
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    Lagos-Based Ignite Power Secures $15M to Expand Solar Solutions in Africa’s C&I Sector

    Afrigreen’s investment in Ignite Power is part of a broader strategy to accelerate the adoption of renewable energy across Africa
    WESTERN AFRICA

    Plans to Leave Nigeria? Netflix Faces Pressure to Rethink Amid Film Investment Surge

    The African film and media industry is experiencing a surge in investment
    Policy & Regulations Forum

    Diaspora Dollars at the Click of a Button: Inside Egypt’s Latest Remittance Overhaul

    Egypt’s economy has long depended on its diaspora, which has ballooned to 14 million individuals — up from 2.7 million a decade ago.
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    “We Once Missed a 10x Exit Opportunity” — Ex-Zoona CEO Reflects One Year After Chipper Cash Deal

    "Having clarity on exits and stakeholders’ ambitions is critical as you scale.”
    Ecosystem News

    Cauris Finance Lands $40M to Fund Africa’s Fintech Ecosystem

    In 2023, the firm participated in a $13 million pre-Series A funding round for Ghanaian e-logistics startup Jetstream Africa, blending equity and debt to drive growth.
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    The Ghostwriters of Africa’s Tech Boom

    Yet beneath the noise of global audience metrics, a quieter, more revealing dataset is accumulating.
    Updates

    An 85% Chance of a $3.1bn IPO Within Two Years: Inside Opera’s High‑Stakes OPay Bet

    OPay began life inside Opera in 2018, initially as a mobile wallet and ride-hailing service before quickly pivoting to payments.
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    From M-Pesa to Flutterwave: Why Africa Built the Systems the World Now Needs

    "You cannot wait for perfect conditions because perfect conditions are never coming." - Ray Langa, Group CEO of Leagas Delaney South Africa, writes from Johannesburg
    Policy & Regulations Forum

    Why Several African Fintechs Just Quietly Registered in Canada

    The current wave of registrations spans a range of business models.

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