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    The Graduation Gap: Mapping Africa’s Current High-Liquidity Post-Seed Corridors

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    The transaction is consistent with Swedfund’s demonstrated strategic priority.

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    Nomaswazi Phumo, Head of Strategy of Leagas Delaney South Africa, writes from Cape Town, South Africa

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