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    The Short, Unfinished Life of PayPal’s $100 Million Emerging Markets Fund

    Emerging market fintech funding has already cooled from its 2021–2022 peaks.
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    Catalytic Capital Targets Africa’s Female Founders in Latest Village Capital Move

    In a region where women founders receive a disproportionately small share of venture capital, this deal is emblematic of a slow but steady shift in strategy among development-minded investors.

    Fintechs Are Rising — But Africa’s Cross-Border Payments Still Depend on Europe and the US

    Unlike Europe’s SEPA or the US’s ACH, Africa lacks a unified clearing mechanism.

    Jumia’s Toughest Test Yet: Surviving Without Its Most Patient Investor, Baillie Gifford

    One thing seems clear: with its most patient backer now gone, Jumia’s margin for error has never been thinner.

    Time to Meter Kenya’s Internet — or Not?

    To access WhatsApp, Instagram, or LinkedIn, users — both new and existing — would need to verify their age using Kenya’s national ID system.

    Japanese VC Giant Plots New Future with Africa’s Top Venture Capitalist

    The move aligns with growing interest in African tech from Asian investors.

    Egypt’s Top Fintech VC Leans Into AI and Exportable Startups to Ease Economic Strain — “AI will be central for us now”

    “Egypt is not just a large market — it is a deep reservoir of talent.”

    Valu Sidesteps the IPO Playbook with a Rare Public Market Entry - Here’s What It Means

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    From Crop Insurance to Migrant Fintech: Meet the African Startups Backed by COREangels MEA’s $10M Fund

    As African startups mature and pressure grows for profitability and impact, models like COREangels MEA — which blend financing with operational expertise — may become a more common fixture.

    The Egyptian Bond Wagon Is Rolling — and Fawry Is the Latest Fintech to Climb Aboard

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    Algeria’s First Startup IPO Pays Off with Dividends for Early Believers Six Months After

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    Egypt Wants to Be the Silicon Valley of Shark Tank — Starting With a $1bn Park

    The total investment, close to $1 billion, makes the Shark Tank Business Park one of the largest entrepreneurship-themed developments in the region.

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    NewTrails Capital, Backed by Africa’s Leading Smartphone Manufacturer, Invests $55M in EV Startup Spiro

    The Chinese growth-stage fund - whose backers include Transsion Holdings, the Shenzhen company that dominates Africa's mobile phone market ...

    The Short, Unfinished Life of PayPal’s $100 Million Emerging Markets Fund

    Emerging market fintech funding has already cooled from its 2021–2022 peaks.

    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.

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

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