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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.

    Egypt’s First ‘Startup Label’ Goes to Digital Lender Flend

    Flend, a digital lender for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), has become the first Egyptian company to be officially granted "Startup Label" certification.
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    Nigerian Fintech Giant Flutterwave Eyes Lagos IPO as Wall Street  Debut Remains Uncertain

    Experts, however, question if Flutterwave listing on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) will maximize investor returns.

    LakiPay Secures Ethiopia’s Fintech License as Market Opens to ‘Friendly’ Foreign Fintechs

    Already, Ethiopia’s move to welcome foreign players in finance is drawing significant attention from the fintech sector.

    Africa’s Next VC Stars? Dream VC Is Now Recruiting for Its 2025 Cohort

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    World’s Top Climate Investor Green Climate Fund Rolls Out $1.5B Plan — Africa Emerges as Top Beneficiary

    Among the approved funding, Africa emerged as the largest beneficiary, securing more than 38% of the total investment.

    Stablecoin Giant Tether Deepens African Push Amid Regulatory Pressures in the US and EU

    The EU's MiCA framework has approved ten stablecoin issuers, including Circle and Crypto.com, to operate in the region. However, Tether, the largest stablecoin issuer, has been notably excluded from this EU approval.

    Ghana’s Long-Forgotten Startup Bill Revived by New Government: ‘Must Be Finalized by July 2025’

    The initiative appears well-intentioned, but one cannot ignore the déjà vu — similar promises were made in 2020.

    AgDevCo Raises $85M from UK and Nordic Development Banks to Invest in African Food Systems

    British and Nordic development banks join forces to bet on specialist firm AgDevCo to unlock agricultural potential and bolster food supplies in Africa.

    Ivorian Fintech Startup Djamo Lands Funding from State-Owned Investment Fund Post-Series B

    Djamo raised $13m in Series B round from investors last year.

    Jail and $8M Fine: Senegal’s Appeal Court Seals Wari Founder’s Fate — A Pioneer Before Fintech Unicorn Wave

    The court has upheld conviction for illegal co-founder share dilution fraud, a dramatic downfall for the innovator who laid the groundwork for fintech success stories like Wave.

    Jumia Gambles on Africa’s Secondary Cities and Advertising Austerity as Losses Persist

    E-commerce group pins hopes on secondary cities and cost cuts, but currency headwinds and dwindling liquidity cast shadow.

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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.

    Egypt’s First ‘Startup Label’ Goes to Digital Lender Flend

    Flend, a digital lender for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), has become the first Egyptian company to be officially granted "Startup Label" certification.

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