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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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    Wall Street Dreams for African Tech Startups: A $250m Reality Check for IPO Hopefuls

    It is likely that more African startups will rethink their IPO strategies.
    Policy & Regulations Forum

    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.
    Policy & Regulations Forum

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

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

    Five Times African Founders Rebounded from Startup Failures — and What They Did Differently

    Comebacks are rarely talked about, yet they do happen.
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    Bloomberg President Leads $6M Investment in African Recommerce Platform FARO

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

    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.
    Analysis & Opinions

    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.
    Analysis & Opinions

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

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

    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.
    Corporate Governance Forum

    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.”
    Policy & Regulations Forum

    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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    Africa’s Insurtech Tied to Partnerships — Can Egypt’s New Bold Deal Change the Game?

    Even corporate giants are not immune to this reality.
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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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