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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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    WESTERN AFRICA

    Tax Breaks, Funding: Inside the New Startup Act in Ivory Coast 

    Signed into law by President Alassane Ouattara on January 22, 2024, this new Startup Act in Ivory Coast marks a new era for tech entrepreneurship in the country.
    Ecosystem News

    Launch Africa Ventures’ $100M Fund II Expands Portfolio with 16 African Startups

    Launch Africa, based in Mauritius, led African startup investments for consecutive years, averaging over one deal per week in 2022. Known for supporting market leaders like Kuda and MarketForce, the VC has diversified investments across pre-seed, seed, and Series A startups continent-wide.
    Analysis & Opinions

    Djamo vs. Carbon Cards: Unraveling the Debit Card Dilemma for Nigerian Fintech Startups

    Last week, the Nigerian fintech Carbon announced the discontinuation of its debit card operations,...
    Policy & Regulations Forum

    SEC Launches ARIP to Regulate Crypto Startups in Nigeria. Here’s How to Apply

    After months of cracking down on crypto startups, Nigeria is now extending an olive branch through the new ARIP program.
    Analysis & Opinions

    One Week, One Trouble: Why Are E-hailing Startups in Unending Battles With Governments Across Africa?

    In Ivory Coast, N’Cho, a middle-aged driver for the ride-hailing platform Yango, has been informed that he must now display a conspicuous insignia on his red Toyota Corolla, clearly marking it as a Yango vehicle.
    Governance, Policy & Regulations Forum

    Here’s How Your Startup Can Raise Millions Through New Crowdfunding Rules in Ghana

    Under the new crowdfunding rules in Ghana, you can offer various investment options to attract different types of investors. These include equity shares, debt securities, profit-sharing agreements, convertible securities, and more.
    Latest Funding

    Ghanaian AgriTech Wami Agro Secures Growth Investment from Mirepa

     Mirepa Investment Advisors (MIA), a leading Ghanaian investment firm, has announced a significant investment...
    EASTERN AFRICA

    Kenyan Electric Mobility Innovator Powerhive Acquired by Canadian Firm for $35 Million

    Canadian capital pool company Veteran Capital Corp. (TSXV: VCC.P) has announced its intention to...
    CENTRAL AFRICA

    Congolese Delivery Startup Noki Noki Secures $3 Million in First Funding Round

    Noki Noki, a Congolese startup specializing in delivery and e-commerce, has successfully raised $3...
    Ecosystem News

    France Launches “Fonds Maghreb,” a €100M Fund Backing Startups Expanding to North Africa

    In a landmark initiative announced by the President of the Republic, the French government...
    Ecosystem News

    Zimbabwe Invites Comments on Proposed Crypto Regulations: Here’s How to Comment Before June 26

    The government of Zimbabwe is taking significant steps towards regulating the country’s crypto-currency industry,...
    WESTERN AFRICA

    Nigeria’s Terra Aqua Secures $10M from TLG Capital for Climate-Smart Expansion

     TLG Capital, an investment firm focused on emerging markets, and Wema Bank Plc., a...
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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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    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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