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Valu Expands to Jordan With $7m — but Its Fastest Growth Is Coming From Payments, Not Loan

Egypt's largest consumer fintech posted its first full-year results since listing.

March 13, 2026

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African Startup Deal Tracker — Newest Deals

Here’s a closer look at the notable under-the-radar investment activity we’re tracking this month.

March 13, 2026

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Delivery Hero Moves to Finalise Glovo Takeover in Morocco, Months After Antitrust Probe

The Moroccan filing signals the final stage of integrating Glovo’s local operations under Delivery Hero’s direct and exclusive control.

September 18, 2025

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Afdb’s New Chief Is Sticking With Tech Investment Playbook

Under Adesina, the AfDB increasingly acted as a limited partner, channeling capital into Africa-focused venture and private equity funds.

September 18, 2025

Ecosystem News

Wasoko Founder Daniel Yu Is the Latest African Tech Founder to Step Down as CEO

The move comes as the newly merged MaxAB-Wasoko pivots aggressively towards fintech.

September 18, 2025

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Programmable Naira: The Stablecoin Project Drawing Top Global Crypto Players to Nigeria

Nigeria is quickly becoming the epicenter of Africa's stablecoin revolution.

September 17, 2025

People & Places

Updated: Heike Harmgart Is Building the EBRD’s West Africa Team. Here’s Who’s on It So Far

The EBRD’s push into Sub-Saharan Africa is being orchestrated by a team of seasoned insiders.

September 17, 2025

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Ghana’s Central Bank Is on a Fintech Blacklist Spree. Here’s How to Stay Off It

For international fintechs and local payment providers in Ghana, the beginning of September brought a familiar chill.

September 17, 2025

Analysis & Opinions

Exit Pressure: Why Africa’s Decade-Old Founder Class is Stepping Aside at Scaleups

Yoco's Katlego Maphai is the latest long-serving founder to hand over the reins, signaling a new phase of maturity for the continent's top tech companies.

September 17, 2025

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Tunisian State Fund Invests $4M in Its Ex-Investment Officer’s New VC

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

September 16, 2025

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Cairo to Riyadh: The New Gold Rush for Egyptian Edtech

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

September 16, 2025

Ecosystem News

Circle Backs $20m African Blockchain Fund as Stablecoin ‘Utility Wave’ Grows

Capital is flowing to African blockchain companies solving long-standing problems of currency volatility, cross-border payment friction, and financial exclusion.

September 16, 2025

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