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    Khazna Joins Egypt’s Consumer Finance M&A Rush With Pharos Acquisition

    A regulatory clampdown has turned existing consumer finance licences into scarce commodities, sparking a rush of high-stakes deals across Cairo.

    Aries Media Ventures Launches Fund I to Back Underfunded Mediatech Startups in Sub-Saharan Africa

    Former NBCUniversal exec is ditching Hollywood to back African mediatech
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    The acquisition of Habari is part of Mawingu’s broader buy-and-build strategy to scale its footprint in East Africa.

    Moustachir Becomes Algeria’s First Startup to Go on IPO on Local Stock Exchange

    The shares will be priced at 760 Algerian dinars (DA) each, equating to approximately $5.70 per share.

    Egypt’s Sylndr Secures $7.45 Million in Asset-Backed Financing to Disrupt Used Car Market

    This is a one-of-a-kind deal and opens a new pathway for other Egyptian startups seeking funding.

    Egypt’s First SPAC Eyes Fintech Acquisition as Trading Kicks Off on EGX

    Under Egypt's SPAC rules, Catalyst Partners has two years to finalize its acquisitions or return capital to its investors.

    Just Like in Fintech, New Secondary Funds Are Coming for Africa’s CleanTechs

    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.

    Senegal’s Solarbox Secures $1M Pre-Seed Funding to Drive Solar-Powered eMobility Solutions

    In under a year, Solarbox has partnered with prominent industry players across Senegal, including Orange Energies, FedEx, Paps Logistics, Plastic Odyssey, Swiss Fresh Water, Health in a Box, and Fleetch.

    IFC Backs Nigeria’s Solar Growth with $80M Local Currency Financing for Sun King

    Nigeria's inflation rate surged to 33.88% in October, making foreign currency financing increasingly costly for businesses.

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

    Ariika reported a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 90% since its inception, serving over one million customers worldwide and generating 15% of its revenue through exports.

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

    Currently, over 90% of VCTF funding originates from foreign sources.

    “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

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    Khazna Joins Egypt’s Consumer Finance M&A Rush With Pharos Acquisition

    A regulatory clampdown has turned existing consumer finance licences into scarce commodities, sparking a rush of high-stakes deals across Cairo.

    Aries Media Ventures Launches Fund I to Back Underfunded Mediatech Startups in Sub-Saharan Africa

    Former NBCUniversal exec is ditching Hollywood to back African mediatech

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