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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.

    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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    Fintech Unicorn Wave Taps Ex-MTN Exec to Lead Its Cameroon Operations

    Cameroon now accounts for over 70% of all mobile money activity in the six-nation CEMAC bloc, which the Bank of Central African States (BEAC) reported processed over €90bn in transactions in 2022.

    What It Takes to Land a Corporate Investment for Your Startup in Africa Currently

    The investment theses of Africa's CVCs are often less about radical disruption and more about pragmatic self-interest. African founders are taking note.

    SA’s TurnStay Raises $2m to Slash Africa’s Hidden Travel Payment Fees

    The round was led by the Africa-focused fintech fund First Circle Capital.

    South Africa’s Largest Bank Capitec Taps Fintech Mama Money to Capture Migrant Remittance Market

    This bank-fintech tie-up is a noteworthy example of embedded finance in an emerging market, where a large incumbent institution opts to integrate a specialist’s technology rather than build its own competing product.

    Flat6Labs Launches F6 Ventures, Pivoting to Larger Investments After 14 Years

    F6 Ventures will now manage the group’s venture capital funds.

    A Calendar of Funding Deadlines for African Startups

    Check out the latest startup funding headlines for African startups you may have missed.

    After Ditching Subscriptions, Egypt’s Wuilt Raises $2M to Build Free E-Commerce Infrastructure

    The Cairo-based startup is sacrificing recurring revenue and betting on a free platform to capture the MENA region's vast market of small businesses and social sellers.

    The Clock is Ticking: BCEAO Unveils New Payment System as Fintech Ban Nears

    However, the shiny new platform isn’t just a public good; it’s the centrepiece of a much larger, and more forceful, regulatory strategy.

    MEST Africa Challenge: MEST Africa and Banking Giant Absa Team Up to Find Africa’s Next Top Fintech

    This year’s edition is dedicated exclusively to FinTech startups.

    Africa’s Mid-Year Startup Funding Boom Favored Early-Stage Startups

    T he early-stage investments show a remarkable diversity.

    Cairo’s Suplyd Raises $2M to Build an Operating System for Restaurants

    The company operates in Egypt’s Hotels, Restaurants, and Catering (HORECA) market, which is valued at an estimated $10bn.

    EBRD Puts $10M into Breadfast as the Egyptian Grocery Startup’s Valuation Nears $400M

    The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is injecting $10 million into Breadfast.

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

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

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