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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.

    A Bank of Its Own: Will Paystack’s MFB Licence Solve Its Growth Ceiling?

    The acquisition of Ladder MFB provides Paystack with three critical capabilities it previously lacked.

    Fragile but Forming: The Reality of Francophone Africa’s Angel Investing Landscape in 2025

    The 2025 data reveals a notable gap: the lack of disclosed investments from successful local entrepreneurs.
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    Pushing a problem that you think is important onto a customer doesn’t work.

    What New Delaware Investor Information Rules Mean for African Startups

    Ultimately, Delaware’s new rules raise the stakes for transparency and communication.

    “We Carry the Weight for Others”: Inside the $2M Raise for Tanzania’s Hybrid AgriTech Pioneer MazaoHub

    I learned that business is not a selfish journey. It’s about being the reason for others to succeed.

    OPay and Moniepoint’s Agent Banking Empire Faces Its Biggest Threat Yet

    Nigerian fintechs can no longer just distribute terminals; they must actively manage, monitor.

    Algeria Opens for Fintech: New PSP Rules Create a Playbook for Payments Startups

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    Mapping Africa’s VC Firepower: Which Funds Still Have the Most to Deploy?

    Earlier this year, we released a comprehensive report on newly launched funds in Africa targeting African startups. Eight months into the year, the majority of funding rounds across the continent have seen participation from firms featured in that report.

    How a Nigerian Engineer Helped Build a $1 Billion Fintech Giant

    'The job title never really meant much to me. I wasn’t someone who chased the corporate ladder.'

    The Legal Booby Traps That Sink Early-Stage Startups

    What advising dozens of African and global founders has taught me about the hidden legal pitfalls startups can't afford to ignore.

    Law, Loops, and Lock-Ups: Behind the Deal That Gave Lesaka a Banking License

    This is not just an acquisition — it’s a balance sheet restructuring disguised as strategic expansion.

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    A Bank of Its Own: Will Paystack’s MFB Licence Solve Its Growth Ceiling?

    The acquisition of Ladder MFB provides Paystack with three critical capabilities it previously lacked.

    Fragile but Forming: The Reality of Francophone Africa’s Angel Investing Landscape in 2025

    The 2025 data reveals a notable gap: the lack of disclosed investments from successful local entrepreneurs.

    Silverbacks Posts 13.7x Fintech Returns as It Pivots to Sports and Entertainment

    The Mauritius-based firm reports a 13.7x return on its fintech blueprint and is now pivoting capital into African sports and entertainment.

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    The startup aims to displace Chinese and European incumbents in the African security market with locally built, vertically integrated autonomous systems.