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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
    Partner Content

    Rethinking Urban Work: Why the 15-Minute City Matters

    As CEO of Workshop17, Paul Keursten has observed how the geography of work affects business performance and quality of life. Here, he shares his lessons.
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    Ivory Coast’s State-Backed Fund Writes a Rare Cheque for Doctor-Led Healthtech Ades

    The platform was founded by a group of young doctors.
    Ecosystem News

    Moroccan Proptech Yakeey Gets $7M Backing from IFC to Fix ‘Opaque’ Real Estate Market

    Launched in 2023 by Karim Beqqali, a veteran of the real estate sector and founder of Yamed Group...
    Policy & Regulations Forum

    ‘No Legal Basis’: Morocco Blocks Ride-Hailing, Handing Victory to Taxi Unions

    The country is expected to receive millions of visitors later this year for the 35th edition of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations.
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    Nigerian Cleantech Rana Energy Raises $3M to Replace Diesel Generators with AI-Powered Solar

    The Lagos-based startup combines equity and debt in a pre-seed round to scale its AI-driven 'digital utility' platform across Africa.
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    Meet 30 Leading Africa-focused VC Firms Led by Female Managers

    While many are emerging managers raising their first or second funds, they collectively represent a powerful shift in the ecosystem.
    Policy & Regulations Forum

    South Africa’s Scrapped VC Tax Break: A $150k Fraud Case Reveals the Ugly Truth

    For a while, Section 12J of the Income Tax Act was the talk of the town.
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    Nedbank’s Fintech Shopping Spree Continues with $7.5M Bet on Tanzania’s Kuunda

    The investment comes as Nedbank pursues a more aggressive fintech strategy.
    Partner Content

    With Grocery Dominance Secured, Egypt’s Breadfast Pushes for Unicorn Status In Latest Fintech Expansion

    The online grocer recently secured $10m from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development to fuel its expansion into financial services and new cities.
    Ecosystem News

    YC Alum Chari Raises $12M to Launch a Banking-as-a-Service Platform in Morocco

    The YC-backed startup is pursuing a dual strategy: embedding financial services for mom-and-pop shops while also offering its fintech infrastructure to other businesses.
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    From Gro Intelligence to 54gene: The Winners and Losers in Africa’s Tech IP Asset Grab

    Not all IP sales, however, result in a revival.
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    Saviu Ventures Continues Exit Spree with Kamtar Sale

    The Francophone Africa-focused VC has sold its majority stake in the Ivorian logistics startup to Logidoo, marking another major exit of 2025.
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    Tanzania’s Funguo Deepens Investment to $2.65M to Back Local Startups

    For founders like Geophrey Tenganamba, co-founder and CEO of agritech startup MazaoHub, this type of support is crucial for survival.
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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
    Partner Content

    Rethinking Urban Work: Why the 15-Minute City Matters

    As CEO of Workshop17, Paul Keursten has observed how the geography of work affects business performance and quality of life. Here, he shares his lessons.
    Partner Content

    Cannibalise to Conquer: Why Egyptian Fintech Valu Is Killing Its Legacy Loans for a Payment Moat

    For years, Valu has been one of Egypt’s standout buy now, pay later (BNPL) players. But its latest earnings report shows something more striking.
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    South Africa’s Plentify Secures Series A to Export Energy Management Solution

    The startup, born out of South Africa's energy crisis, has raised fresh capital to take its load-shifting technology to the UK, Australia, and Brazil.

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