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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.

    Kenya’s Carbon-Capture Startups Land a Share of Tencent’s $30M Climate Fund

    The presence of three Kenya-based winners across different CDR approaches in the same programme points to something beyond individual company success.

    Inside the Room: The Five-Year Negotiation That Got Ghanaian Pensions to Back Venture Capital

    A new fund-of-funds has done something that has never been done before in Ghana — persuaded pension trustees to allocate to private equity and debt vehicles. The journey took half a decade...
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    Egyptian Fintech Startup MNZL Attracts $3.5 Million Investment for Disruptive Lending Platform

    MNZL, a fintech startup based in Cairo, Egypt, has secured a substantial investment totaling...

    AI-Powered Legaltech Startup Definely Grabs $7M with Zrosk Backing

    African investment firm Zrosk Investment has thrust legaltech startup Definely into the spotlight,...

    Hype vs. Reality: Can Mauritania Be Different with Its New Startup Act?

    Mauritania, a vast North African nation where over 75% of the land is desert,...

    From Workflow Tech to Identity Leader: Nigeria’s Seamfix Secures $4.5 Million for Next Phase

    Seamfix, a 17-year-old Nigerian identity solutions leader, secured its first institutional investment of $4.5...

    African Renaissance Capital’s Horn of Africa Fund Aims for $10M Close to Back East African Startups

    African Renaissance Capital (ARC), a leading venture capital firm, is expanding its focus to...

    Renda Secures $1.9 Million Pre-Seed Funding to Bolster Order Fulfillment Solutions in Africa

    Renda, a pioneering startup in the African logistics landscape, has closed a significant pre-seed...

    “The Right Partner, Not Paperwork, Makes the Deal” Interview with Waffle Founder, Victor Nara, on Acquisition

    Victor Nara ’s career path took a fascinating turn recently. He was at the...

    Chowdeck Secures $2.5 Million Seed Funding to Expand Food Delivery Operations in Nigeria

    Lagos-based food delivery startup Chowdeck has secured $2.5 million in seed funding. The round...

    Ethiopian Startup Kubik Secures $1.9 Million Seed Extension to Propel Expansion

    Kubik, an innovative Ethiopian startup revolutionizing the construction industry by transforming plastic waste into...

    Investing in a Greener Africa: Meet the VC Funds Backing Climate Tech Startups in 2024

    A new wave of venture capital (VC) funds is emerging, specifically targeting climate tech...

    Nigeria Emerges as Top Revenue Contributor for dLocal in Africa, Despite Currency Challenges

    Four years following its entry into the Nigerian market, dLocal, the Uruguayan unicorn specializing...

    With Previous Backing in Egypt and Tunisia, Oman Opens New $180M Fund for Startups in North Africa

    Abu Dhabi-based investment and holding company ADQ, in collaboration with the Oman Investment Authority...

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    Kenya’s Carbon-Capture Startups Land a Share of Tencent’s $30M Climate Fund

    The presence of three Kenya-based winners across different CDR approaches in the same programme points to something beyond individual company success.

    Inside the Room: The Five-Year Negotiation That Got Ghanaian Pensions to Back Venture Capital

    A new fund-of-funds has done something that has never been done before in Ghana — persuaded pension trustees to allocate to private equity and debt vehicles. The journey took half a decade...

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    A $50 million green bond listing marks the first time off-grid solar receivables from Africa have entered the public bond markets - and signals a structural shift in how energy access gets financed.