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    Odyssey’s deepest institutional footprint is in Nigeria.

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    Wattnow Taps into Lateral Frontiers Fund to Accelerate Global Expansion

    Wattnow has already made significant strides in the market, with its solution deployed on over 500 sites across three continents.

    Algeria Taps ex-HSBC Head of Global Banking to Head Algeria Startup Fund

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    Egypt and South Africa to the Rescue: dLocal’s ‘Africa Plan B’ Suddenly Looks Effective

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    SA’s Open Access Energy Raises Funding to Streamline Energy Transactions

    “We believe that OAE’s software solutions can be deployed across the country, and we are committed to helping them achieve this goal.”

    Nigeria’s FairMoney Taps Debt Market, Raises $1M

    The proceeds from the CP issuance will be used to support FairMoney’s short-term liquidity requirements and fund the expansion of its loan book.

    A Giant Digital Payment System is Underway in Francophone West Africa. And 90 Institutions Have Joined

    The new system, operational 24/7, allows for real-time, round-the-clock transactions of any kind, regardless of the account type.

    Nigeria Freezes Over $37 Million in Cryptocurrency Linked to Protest Organizers

    While the EFCC did not disclose the identities of the wallet owners in its application, insiders have indicated that the wallets are connected to individuals involved in organizing the ongoing protests against the Nigerian government.

    Equity Exit at a Later Stage is the Holy Grail for African Angel Investors

    Beyond equity exits, many angels are also interested in other financial gains.

    Baobab Network Opens Applications for Next Cohort, Seeking Africa’s Rising Tech Stars

    The program offers selected startups a substantial boost with a $100,000 equity investment, alongside comprehensive mentorship and a platform to scale their ventures.

    Egypt’s Leading Fintech Fawry Made $13.9M in Profit in the First Half of 2024, a 111% Improvement

    Fawry processes over 4 million transactions daily and serves approximately 51 million users each month.

    Launch Africa Ventures Investment Series: Fintech Startups Cauri Money and Kredete Join the List

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    Odyssey’s deepest institutional footprint is in Nigeria.

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    A Lagos-based venture firm has backed four AI-native infrastructure start-ups in 18 months.

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