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    Udoh Charles

    Charles operates at the forefront of African technology ecosystems as a lawyer, analyst, researcher, and go-to expert with several years of experience working across Africa’s tech sector. In addition to advising on multi-million-dollar cross-border venture capital, private equity, IP, and governance deals across Africa, the US, Europe, and Asia, he is an award-winning writer passionate about chronicling the rise of African innovation.
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    Familiar Money Bolsters OPay’s IPO Demand as Thin Float Raises Liquidity Questions

    As the Nigerian payments giant prepares to hit Wall Street, filings reveal an IPO heavily reliant on existing money.
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    Khazna Joins Egypt’s Consumer Finance M&A Rush With Pharos Acquisition

    A regulatory clampdown has turned existing consumer finance licences into scarce commodities, sparking a rush of high-stakes deals across Cairo.
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    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...
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    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...
    Hard Talks

    “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...
    WESTERN AFRICA

    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...
    EASTERN AFRICA

    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...
    Analysis & Opinions

    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...
    Ecosystem News

    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...
    Venture Capital & Funding Sources

    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...
    Policy & Regulations Forum

    New Rule Sets $5,200 Recovery Limit for Users of South African Digital Banks in Case of Failure

    Concerns over the security of bank deposits have persisted among South Africans, particularly in...
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    Y Combinator-backed Nigerian Cleantech Startup Oolu Acquired in Landmark Deal

    In a strategic move aimed at bolstering renewable energy access across West Africa, Ignite...
    Venture Capital & Funding Sources

    Revenue-based Financing: South Africa’s Linea Capital Lands New Investment to Get Creative 

    In a bid to bolster financing opportunities for Small and Growing Businesses (SGBs) in...
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    New Noncompete Rule Means African Startups Headquartered in US May Face More Challenges Retaining Employees 

    A recent ruling by the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has stirred discussions regarding...
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    Familiar Money Bolsters OPay’s IPO Demand as Thin Float Raises Liquidity Questions

    As the Nigerian payments giant prepares to hit Wall Street, filings reveal an IPO heavily reliant on existing money.
    Updates

    Khazna Joins Egypt’s Consumer Finance M&A Rush With Pharos Acquisition

    A regulatory clampdown has turned existing consumer finance licences into scarce commodities, sparking a rush of high-stakes deals across Cairo.
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    Aries Media Ventures Launches Fund I to Back Underfunded Mediatech Startups in Sub-Saharan Africa

    Former NBCUniversal exec is ditching Hollywood to back African mediatech
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    9,228 Daily Swaps: Egyptian Billionaire-Backed Blu EV Tests the Limits of Battery-as-a-Service in MENA

    Naguib Sawiris's battery-swapping group has built the largest network of its kind in the Middle East and North Africa. Whether each cabinet earns back the batteries it cycles is a question it has not answered.

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