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    The VC Waiting Game: Why a 7% Distribution Is a Major Win for Early-Stage African Funds

    The pan-African seed fund returns $2.5m to LPs - a rare liquidity signal in a market still waiting for its post-boom reckoning.
    Analysis & Opinions

    Nigeria’s Startup Graveyard Has Become a Bargain Bin for Buyers

    With fewer, larger funds calling the shots, patience for fragmented markets has evaporated.
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    Revolut Applies for Moroccan Banking Licence

    The UK fintech giant has submitted its application to the central bank, but faces a tough regulatory environment and deeply entrenched local competitors.
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    Egypt’s Delayed Digital Bank Taps Ex-Minister to Finally Get It Off the Ground

    Backed by state-owned Banque Misr, One Bank has a new name and a heavyweight board, but its go-live date has slipped by two years.
    Analysis & Opinions

    The 5 Most Active Seed-Stage Investors in Africa’s Emerging Tech Markets Currently

    The growing investor appetite for markets beyond the traditional hubs is driven by several converging factors.
    Policy & Regulations Forum

    Nigeria Just Made It ‘Nearly Impossible’ to Launch an Insurtech

    If building a full-stack insurtech in Nigeria was once a dream, it’s now a fantasy.
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    Founders Exit, Website Down: The Unraveling of Target Global-Backed Kippa That Raised Over $14M

    Over a year after its pivot, Kippa’s future remains uncertain.
    Ecosystem News

    MTN’s Fintech Arm Is Growing Faster Than Data

    In Africa, the largest telecom company is reporting that its fintech arm is outperforming its data segment—should this be a cause for concern?
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    Senegal’s Tech Scene Rocked by Insider Fraud as Employees Siphon Millions

    According to court documents, the accused, who had been with the company since 2019, exploited a feature in the company’s proprietary software.
    Policy & Regulations Forum

    Inside the Controversial Tax Tactic Terrorising Nigerian Tech

    “They have tagged you as a high net worth individual.”
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    dLocal’s African Rollercoaster: Egypt Slumps as South Africa (and Temu) Step Up

    dLocal’s African challenges are not new. In 2024, Nigeria’s revenue collapsed by over 80% after a naira devaluation, turning a once-lucrative market into a minor contributor.
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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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    The VC Waiting Game: Why a 7% Distribution Is a Major Win for Early-Stage African Funds

    The pan-African seed fund returns $2.5m to LPs - a rare liquidity signal in a market still waiting for its post-boom reckoning.
    Analysis & Opinions

    Nigeria’s Startup Graveyard Has Become a Bargain Bin for Buyers

    With fewer, larger funds calling the shots, patience for fragmented markets has evaporated.
    Updates

    Consortium of DFIs and Philanthropies Backs $176M Africa Clean Energy Platform

    Capital will flow into distributed renewable energy companies.
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    63% of South Africa’s Franchise Brands Are Stuck Under 30 Stores. Here’s Why Opening More Isn’t the Fix

    By Larry Hodes, CEO Grow Franchising & FASA Board Member

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