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    The Jordan-based group is expanding its footprint in the Arab world's most populous education market

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    Moniepoint's early investors recently secured significant returns through secondary sales during the company's $110M Series C round. Now, investors in Africa's clean technology sector aim to replicate—and even surpass—this success.

    Egypt’s Swvl Seeks Lifeline with New HSBC Debt Deal

    Despite recent wins, Swvl’s financial health remains under scrutiny.

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    Egypt’s Ariika Secures $3M in Series A Extension as Beltone’s $30M Fund Backs Regional Expansion

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    Ghana’s State-Backed Planned $120M Venture Capital Fund Wrestles with Foreign Interests

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    “Venture Capital Designed to De-Risk Africa” — Global Investors Want End to Africa’s Non-Consumption Challenges

    “Africa is experiencing a population boom while venture capital inflows have declined sharply.”

    Egyptian Fintechs, Chasing Licenses, Get Lifeline with Regulatory Sandbox Launch

    The sandbox offers a unique solution, allowing businesses to trial their solutions with the support of regulatory oversight

    North African VCs Extend Overseas Foray with $1.2M Investment in France’s Upfund

    CDG Invest’s involvement in Upfund follows its recent participation in a $2.4 million seed round for Amsterdam-based hospitality tech startup Userguest.

    Uganda’s KaFresh Secures Funding to Extend Fresh Produce Longevity

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    The Jordan-based group is expanding its footprint in the Arab world's most populous education market

    What a LinkedIn Account Is Worth to South African Founders

    South Africa’s venture capital market is small, but its founders have found an unlikely way to get in front of investors.

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