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    Over 3,000 Angel Investors Now Exist in Africa: Here’s Who They Are and Where to Find Them

    Angel investors in Africa show a preference for high-growth, scalable startups with proven market traction.

    Big Promises, Short Lives: The Lifecycle Problem of African Corporate Venture Capital

    The recent closure of ARM Labs Lagos Techstars Accelerator is not an isolated case.

    Nigeria’s Auto-Tech Scene Is Quietly Battling a Co-Founder Retention Crisis

    Co-founder exits are not unique to Nigeria’s auto-tech sector, but the frequency and timing of these departures are troubling.

    How Valuable Are ESOP Plans in African Tech? Fawry Offers a Compelling Case

    For every Fawry, there are countless tech startups where ESOPs might turn into little more than unfulfilled promises.
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    Egypt Inflation Hits Swvl’s Bottom Line as Ride-Hailing Firm Reports $15m Loss

    Swvl has equally undertaken significant restructuring efforts under its Portfolio Optimization Program. This involved the sale of its Pakistani subsidiary for $20,000 in April 2023 and the liquidation of operations in Kenya, Jordan, and Malaysia.

    Egyptian Fintech BanknBox Plants Flag in Qatar Amid Regional Growth Push

    Gulf nations have actively cultivated more attractive environments for startups.

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    Egypt Inflation Hits Swvl’s Bottom Line as Ride-Hailing Firm Reports $15m Loss

    Swvl has equally undertaken significant restructuring efforts under its Portfolio Optimization Program. This involved the sale of its Pakistani subsidiary for $20,000 in April 2023 and the liquidation of operations in Kenya, Jordan, and Malaysia.

    Ivorian Fintech Bizao Placed Under Receivership Three Years After $8.6m Funding Round

    However, a visit to Bizao's website indicates that it is currently inaccessible.

    ‘We’re Different’: Kenya’s Craft Silicon Doubles Down on BNPL After Lipa Later’s Collapse and Staffing Spat

    Other players in the market include Safaricom’s Faraja, M-Kopa, Tala, and Branch, each with their own distinct approaches.