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    Udoh Charles

    Charles has carved a niche at the forefront of Africa’s booming tech scene. With years of experience, Udoh has become a go-to expert for multi-million dollar deals in venture capital, private equity, and intellectual property across a vast landscape — from Delaware and New York to Singapore and South Africa. But his expertise extends beyond just the legalese. Udoh is also a corporate governance, data privacy, and tax whiz. An award-winning writer and researcher, he’s passionate about chronicling Africa’s startup story, cementing his position as a true pioneer in the field.

    LoftyInc Capital Closes $43m Fund to Tackle Africa’s ‘Series A Crunch’

    Crucially, LoftyInc is strategically positioning its latest fund to address a critical bottleneck: the so-called ‘Series A crunch’.

    Meet Africa’s Most Active Startup Investors of 2025 So Far

    The year is already underway, and a throng of startup investors is pulling ahead of others.
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    Updated: Emerging Startup Funds for Africa: Who’s Writing the Biggest Checks in 2025?

    If you run a venture focused on Africa, here’s a comprehensive list of the latest startup funds (and their contact addresses) targeting African startups in 2025.

    The Cost of Non-Compliance: A Bento Africa Lesson for Every African Startup

    When RegTech platforms fail, the consequences can be severe, both financially and reputationally.

    Stick to the Script: Nigeria’s SEC Rejects Unauthorized License Configurations by Fintechs

    At home, Risevest finds itself now, substantially, embroiled in controversy.

    Bloomberg President Leads $6M Investment in African Recommerce Platform FARO

    After the demise of Zumi, its co-founder rebounds with a significant new venture.

    LemFi, Led by OPay Alumni, Raises $53M in Series B to Tap into Booming Remittance Market

    LemFi has achieved significant milestones, including processing over $1 billion in monthly payment volume and recording $2 billion in annual transaction volume in 2023.

    Four Key Predictions for the African Tech Startup Ecosystem in 2025

    Here are four key predictions for the African tech startup ecosystem in the year ahead.

    Correctly Predicted: The African Startup Ecosystem in 2024 as It Unraveled

    Beyond funding and closures, African startups faced a slew of challenges in 2024.

    The Hidden Co-Founder Code Driving VC Decisions in African Startups

    Solo founders are just as likely to secure funding in less saturated markets, reflecting a broader willingness to adapt to regional dynamics.

    At What Price? The Real Cost of Free Legal Aid and Templates for African Startups

    “A poorly drafted SAFE...can unravel an entire deal, especially when the company advances to later funding stages.”

    Will Funding Finally Flow to Tunisian Startups? New Foreign Currency Rules Challenge the Status Quo

    This is the most important legislation to come out of the Tunisian startup ecosystem, even surpassing the Startup Act of 2018. It marks the beginning of a new era for startup funding in the North African country.

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    LoftyInc Capital Closes $43m Fund to Tackle Africa’s ‘Series A Crunch’

    Crucially, LoftyInc is strategically positioning its latest fund to address a critical bottleneck: the so-called ‘Series A crunch’.

    Meet Africa’s Most Active Startup Investors of 2025 So Far

    The year is already underway, and a throng of startup investors is pulling ahead of others.

    Egypt’s Widebot Gains Momentum with Saudi-Backed $3M Funding Round

    The investment in Widebot reflects a broader trend in Saudi Arabia, as the Kingdom actively seeks to diversify its economy away from hydrocarbons under its Vision 2030 plan.

    Egyptian Startups Flee en Masse to Saudi for Fortune — ‘It’s as if We’re Stuck in the Same Place with No Progress’

    With economic instability and regulatory challenges at home, Egypt risks losing its brightest entrepreneurs to more supportive environments in the Gulf.