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