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    Africa-Focused Investors Turn Attention to a New Wave of Founders

    While this diversification may be seen as a strategic way to hedge risks, experts say this could inadvertently undermine the confidence in local founders and ecosystems.

    UPDATED: A List Of New VC Funds African Startups Can Pitch In 2024

    Here’s a curated list of recently launched Africa-focused venture capital funds, with a focus on those established between January 2023 and September 2024:

    From Algeria to China: ASEP Trip Taught Me the Power of Speedy Execution for Vandista

    The ASEP exchange program in China is part of the Algerian Startup Learning Expedition Program, implemented by Algeria Venture, an initiative of the Ministry of Knowledge Economy, Startups, and Micro-enterprises.

    How Local VC Presence Is Fueling Startup Funding Activity in Francophone Africa

    Many local VC firms across Francophone Africa, also, mostly focus on early-stage investments, providing crucial seed and growth funding to startups, although...
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    Amazon Joins Local Competitors in Egypt and Nigeria in Cloud Computing Market Fight

    The ability to pay in local currencies levels the playing field somewhat, forcing local competitors to further refine their value propositions.

    More Gender-Lens Investors in Africa, Yet Female Founders Still Struggle with VC

    This funding gap persists despite the emergence of dedicated Africa-focused venture capital firms.

    From Remittances to Deposits: Mukuru Launches Banking Operations in Zimbabwe

    Remittances from the Zimbabwean diaspora reached $1.9 billion between January and September 2024, a 16.5% increase compared to the same period in 2023.

    Top African Infrastructure Investor Taps Chinese Markets for Funding

    “The AAA rating allows us to forge stronger ties with Asian markets, enabling investments that drive economic development, job creation, and prosperity in Africa.”

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    Amazon Joins Local Competitors in Egypt and Nigeria in Cloud Computing Market Fight

    The ability to pay in local currencies levels the playing field somewhat, forcing local competitors to further refine their value propositions.

    More Gender-Lens Investors in Africa, Yet Female Founders Still Struggle with VC

    This funding gap persists despite the emergence of dedicated Africa-focused venture capital firms.

    A New Era for Algerian Startups: The Long-awaited IPO That Could Change Everything Takes Off

    An ambitious target has been set to reach 100 listings on both the main and secondary markets by 2030.

    Moroccan Fintech Alya Attracts Investors to Pioneer Interest-Free Buy Now, Pay Later Market

    Alya’s platform allows consumers to split purchases into two, three, or four interest-free instalments, providing an alternative to traditional credit.