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    Egypt Wants to Be Your LP: Applications Open for New $1bn Fund-of-Funds

    Egypt is stepping up efforts to attract venture capital following the launch of its long-awaited Startup Charter.
    Analysis & Opinions

    Beyond Borders: The African Countries Attracting the Most Capital from Nigerian VC Firms

    Collectively, the data reveals a venture capital community in transition — albeit a cautious and selective one.
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    Where Is the Best Official Data in Africa? The Answer Has Changed

    This progress isn’t happening by accident.
    Venture Capital & Funding Sources

    TLcom’s $5M Pre-Seed Fund Hits Halfway Mark in Its Search for Africa’s Next Unicorns

    The top VC firm plans to make up to ten more pre-seed investments from the TAPSI fund before the end of 2026.
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    First Cheque Out: Small Foundation Backs Kenyan VC FrontEnd to Ease First-Time Manager Woes

    While seasoned VCs continue to invest, aspiring first-time managers are navigating a steep and unforgiving terrain.
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    Street Wallet Secures $350k to Connect South Africa’s Informal Traders to the Digital Economy

    Britto was previously the CFO at the UK startup Syft, where he played a key role in its £78m sale to the job site Indeed in 2019.
    WESTERN AFRICA

    Tingo’s Nigerian Auditor Hit with $200K Fine and US Ban for ‘Aiding Fraud’

    According to a final judgment entered in a New York federal court on August 11, 2025, Oyebola and his firm played a crucial role in deceiving investors.
    Ecosystem News

    Nedbank Acquires South African Fintech iKhokha for $92.4M in a Win for Non-Technical Founders

    iKhokha’s success story is notable as it challenges the archetype of the developer-led tech startup.
    Analysis & Opinions

    The Founder Factories of Egypt

    An analysis of H1 2025 funding data reveals that telecom giant Vodafone and a cadre of global tech companies are the primary training grounds for Egypt's venture-backed founders.
    Partner Content

    VC Giant 500 Global Teams Up with Shell Foundation to Back Kenyan Startups

    The initiative will back seed-stage startups in agriculture, energy and mobility.
    EASTERN AFRICA

    Kenya’s Ampersand Lands BII-led Round to Scale its E-motorbike Battery Network

    Investors pointed to the company’s strong performance metrics as a key driver for the deal.
    Policy & Regulations Forum

    A State-Funded Startup vs. State Sabotage: The Letter That Exposes South Africa’s EV Paradox

    The timing of this confrontation is critical.
    Updates

    Africa’s Top VCs Place Their Bets on Stablecoins via a $4.9M Round for Kenyan Fintech HoneyCoin

    The round was led by global fintech investor Flourish Ventures, with participation from major Africa-focused VC firm TLcom Capital.
    Policy & Regulations Forum

    Ghana’s $8.1B Pension Giants Eye Private Markets. Are VCs on Their Shopping List?

    The shift comes as total pension assets grew by a dramatic 39.5% in the last year, driven by stricter contribution enforcement.
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    Egypt Wants to Be Your LP: Applications Open for New $1bn Fund-of-Funds

    Egypt is stepping up efforts to attract venture capital following the launch of its long-awaited Startup Charter.
    Analysis & Opinions

    Beyond Borders: The African Countries Attracting the Most Capital from Nigerian VC Firms

    Collectively, the data reveals a venture capital community in transition — albeit a cautious and selective one.
    Partner Content

    MaxAB-Wasoko Swaps Founders for Operators in Hunt for Profitability

    Following the departure of Wasoko founder Daniel Yu as CEO late last year, the combined entity is now aggressively reshuffling its regional leadership...
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    LoftyInc Backs Morocco’s WafR in $4M Push to Digitalise the Corner Shop

    Founded in 2021 by Ismail Bargach and Reda Sellak, WafR has transitioned from a loyalty-app pilot to a critical piece of financial infrastructure.

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