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From QED to Norrsken22: The Lead Investors Pulling Others Into Africa’s Hottest Tech Deals in 2025

In a market still defined by currency shocks, regulatory overhauls and capital flight, getting a lead investor on board is often the difference between a round closing — or stalling.

Crypto Wrecks, Southeast Asia: Why Chinese VC Money Is Drying Up in African Tech

Chinese capital hasn’t disappeared — but the thesis has evolved.

The American VC Firm Leading Many of Africa’s Top Fintech Deals

"Growth at all costs will not win the day in this business cycle. Unit economics, product-market fit and clear paths to profitability are the keys to survival."
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African Startup Deal Tracker — Newest Deals

Here’s a closer look at the notable under-the-radar investment activity we’re tracking this week.

Cameroon’s EV Race Heats Up as Startups Clash With Foreign Rivals

The 2025 Finance Act has been a game-changer, eliminating a 12.5% excise duty on EVs and offering a 50% tax break on batteries and charging infrastructure for two years.

Billionaire-Backed $1M Fintech Prize Awarded to Nigerian-Born UK Startup Verto

Alongside the fintech award, the Milken Institute and Motsepe Foundation announced a new $2 million prize focused on AI and manufacturing in Africa.

Egypt’s MNT-Halan Raises $50M in Record Bond Issuance as Fintechs Eye Debt Over Equity

African credit-focused fintechs, whose business models require substantial capital for their lending portfolios, are finding public debt markets increasingly attractive.

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African Startup Deal Tracker — Newest Deals

Here’s a closer look at the notable under-the-radar investment activity we’re tracking this week.

Cameroon’s EV Race Heats Up as Startups Clash With Foreign Rivals

The 2025 Finance Act has been a game-changer, eliminating a 12.5% excise duty on EVs and offering a 50% tax break on batteries and charging infrastructure for two years.

IFC Backs First Circle Capital’s $25M Bet on the Overlooked Fintech Layers in Africa

The IFC investment comes amid growing global interest in Africa’s fintech sector.

Egypt’s Nawy Raises $75m to Expand Across MENA and Double Down on AI-Powered Real Estate Services 

Egyptian proptech startup Nawy has secured $52m in Series A funding, marking one of the largest single rounds in the country’s real estate technology sector to date.
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