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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.
    Corporate Governance Forum

    A Fractured Leg, a Pregnancy, and an Empty Promise: The Human Cost of a Nigerian Fintech’s Collapse

    A Nigerian fintech raised $2.6m from marquee investors, promised its employees fair treatment, and then shut down. A Nigerian court has spent two years untangling what it left behind.
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    GoCab Secures $45M to Challenge Moove in the Race for Africa’s Gig-Worker Assets

    Founded in 2024 by former investment bankers Azamat Sultan and Hendrick Ketchemen, GoCab’s strategy bypasses the traditional leasing model.
    Analysis & Opinions

    From 5x Returns to 70% Losses: What VNV’s African Bets Say About Egypt’s Tech Reset

    When VNV Global released its December 2025 portfolio valuations, the Swedish investment firm’s African holdings painted a stark picture of Egypt’s tech ecosystem
    Analysis & Opinions

    Nine Key Trends That Shaped African Tech Funding in January

    For founders, the January figures offer practical insight into which strategies work in the current environment.
    Ecosystem News

    Koko Networks’ Lenders in Limbo as World Bank-Backed Clean Cooking Giant Collapses

    The era of carbon-subsidised clean cooking has hit a wall
    Partner Content

    Egyptian Logistics Startup Bosta Eyes $170M IPO on Local Exchange

    Bosta, the Cairo-based logistics startup that has become ubiquitous on Egyptian streets, may soon be delivering its own shares to the public market.
    Policy & Regulations Forum

    The Furniture Fight That Broke South African M&A: Why Rivals Now Have Front-Row Seats at the Deal Table

    While this case is about furniture, the ripples will be felt by every tech unicorn, telco, and bank looking to consolidate in South Africa.
    Updates

    African Startup Deal Tracker — Newest Deals

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

    From Burn to Build: Glamera Acquires Bookr After Outlasting Egypt’s Fashion-Tech Bust

    Glamera’s longevity was secured by a timely “Saudi-fication” strategy.
    Analysis & Opinions

    Inside the 2025 Playbook of Africa’s Most Active Tech Investors

    While total disclosed funding reached$3.1 billion — excluding grants — the distribution revealed something more significant than the headline number.
    Ecosystem News

    From Payments to Credit: Nigerian Fintech Moniepoint Deploys $720M to Corner Shops and Supermarkets

    Moniepoint asserts that businesses accessing this credit saw an average growth rate of 36%.
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    Moroccan Mobility Startup Enakl Secures $2.3M Seed Round to Tackle Commuter Gridlock  

    While many mobility startups struggle to find a seat at the table with government authorities, Enakl has managed to breach the public-sector barrier.
    Ecosystem News

    A New Exit Route for African Renewables: UK and SA Investors Anchor $50M Secondary Fund

    Few funds have focused on acquiring such projects in Sub-Saharan Africa.
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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.
    Corporate Governance Forum

    A Fractured Leg, a Pregnancy, and an Empty Promise: The Human Cost of a Nigerian Fintech’s Collapse

    A Nigerian fintech raised $2.6m from marquee investors, promised its employees fair treatment, and then shut down. A Nigerian court has spent two years untangling what it left behind.
    Ecosystem News

    Malagasy Infrastructure Firm Axian Targets Nigeria’s Clean Energy Market with DFI-Backed Expansion

    AXIAN’s entry is timed with the World Bank-supported DARES (Distributed Access through Renewable Energy Scale-up) program.
    Partner Content

    Bosta’s Blitz: Can a SuperJet Deal and a Planned IPO Fix Egypt’s Last-Mile Growing Pains?

    Bosta is successfully executing the first half of the “Scale-at-All-Costs”

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