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    The Q4 Hunt: Where African Startups Can Still Find VC Cash Before Year-End

    The first rule of fundraising is knowing where the money is. Here's a comprehensive guide on who to pitch, where to find them, and how to approach them. In 2025, the majority of VC fundraising activity in African startups has come from these sources.

    Inside the $2.75M Experiment That’s Rewriting Africa’s Climate Tech Rules

    A new fund is offering a new playbook for climate VCs in Africa. The core lesson? Ditch the traditional model and embrace the complexity.

    Shell-Backed Fund, UK’s BII Top Nigerian Tech Funding List in 2025 as VCs Retreat

    The most active players are not the traditional, global venture capital giants but a mix of impact investors and DFIs.

    European VCs and DFIs Lead Charge as African Tech Funding Surpasses 2024 Total in September

    Whether this momentum continues through the year’s final quarter will determine if 2025 marks a genuine recovery in African tech funding or simply matches the previous year’s performance.
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    Riding Morocco’s Fintech Wave, AfricInvest Moves to Acquire Vantage Payment Systems

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    African Startup Deal Tracker — Newest Deals

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    From Capiter’s Wreckage, a Chinese VC Finds a New Egyptian Bet

    The Beijing-based venture firm was once among the most active early-stage investors in Egypt and the broader African tech market.

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    Over the last 12 months, the company processed more than R60bn ($3.7bn) in transaction value.