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    The fund is targeting a final close of $100m, having secured a first close of $30m from the QIA.

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    Cairo’s Suplyd Raises $2M to Build an Operating System for Restaurants

    The company operates in Egypt’s Hotels, Restaurants, and Catering (HORECA) market, which is valued at an estimated $10bn.

    EBRD Puts $10M into Breadfast as the Egyptian Grocery Startup’s Valuation Nears $400M

    The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is injecting $10 million into Breadfast.

    Tech Transfer and Patient Capital: How Japan’s ‘Build-to-Last’ Startups Are Finding Profit in Africa

    The message from Tokyo to Nairobi is clear: build to last, not just to scale.

    African Startup Deal Tracker — Newest Deals

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    Solarise Africa Secures $3.3m to Help South African Businesses Dodge Power Cuts

    Solarise Africa, a pan-African energy-as-a-service company, has secured R60m (approximately $3.3m) in follow-on funding...

    Glovo Overhauls Moroccan Operations in Settlement with Antitrust Watchdog

    The Spanish delivery giant has agreed to cap commissions, scrap exclusivity clauses, and pay a fine to end a year-long investigation into anti-competitive practices.

    Algeria’s New Crypto Law: ‘Hodl’ at Your Own Peril

    For local tech talent and those who saw crypto as a hedge against inflation or a tool for financial inclusion, the message is clear: innovate elsewhere.

    Djamo Quietly Launches Credit as Telco and Banking Giants Storm Its Turf

    But this offensive move comes as Djamo’s defensive line is being tested.

    Altera Biosciences Bags $1.6M to Build ‘Off-the-Shelf’ Cells in Africa’s First Gene Therapy Play

    While the science is complex, the investment thesis has a unique hook. The startup argues that its location is a strategic asset.

    Battery-Swapping Battle: Silicon Valley and Bengaluru Vie for Africa’s EV Future

    The market for two- and three-wheelers in Africa, the backbone of urban logistics and transport, is expected to exceed 1.9 million vehicles annually by 2030.

    A Pivot or a Life Raft?Ghana’s BezoMoney Becomes Exo AI After Its VC Closes Shop

    Exo AI plans to develop a chat-based assistant that connects to a user’s bank and mobile money accounts, a 360 degree departure from its initial propositions.

    “Locals Only”: Tanzania’s New Decree Shuts Out Foreign Fintechs

    The timing is particularly ironic when considering a homegrown, yet globally-minded, success story like Nala.

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    The fund is targeting a final close of $100m, having secured a first close of $30m from the QIA.

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    The attraction for these startups goes far beyond simple market size.

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