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    Want to Raise a VC Fund in Africa? Expect a Year and a Half to Establish Your Track Record

    Only 32% of established investment managers and 26% of emerging investment managers work full-time on their investment vehicles.

    Local vs. Global Buyers: The Dominant Exit Path for African Startups

    International acquisitions typically show higher average values compared to domestic exits

    Réunion: France’s Unexpected Tech Rising Star in Africa

    Nestled in the Indian Ocean, amidst turquoise waters and volcanic peaks, lies Reunion Island,...

    Startup Funding Drought: Where Are Africa’s Once Prolific Investors Going?

    Investors from Asian countries such as Japan, China and Saudi Arabia are increasingly exploring geographical diversification, suggesting a broader strategy to mitigate risks and capture new market opportunities.
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    Meet the VC Funds Deploying Tunisia’s $60m ANAVA Fund of Funds

    To date, ANAVA has committed €45 million across 10 venture capital (VC) funds, including those operating out of Nigeria and Senegal. The fund targets up to 13 funds.

    How Sprintly Partners Is Putting Egyptian Startups on Silicon Valley’s Investment Map

    The initiative aims to provide early and growth-stage startups with direct access to funding, mentorship, and networking opportunities within one of the world’s most competitive startup ecosystems.

    African Infrastructure Investor Secures $400m for Clean Energy Projects

    The Murabaha structure, in particular, avoids speculative practices, making it a suitable instrument for financing tangible infrastructure projects.

    Fintech Unicorn Wave Takes Over Senegal’s Largest E-Ticketing System

    Senegal’s largest e-ticketing system for public transport is now fully powered by Wave, the fintech unicorn that has taken the country’s financial landscape by storm.

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    Meet the VC Funds Deploying Tunisia’s $60m ANAVA Fund of Funds

    To date, ANAVA has committed €45 million across 10 venture capital (VC) funds, including those operating out of Nigeria and Senegal. The fund targets up to 13 funds.

    How Sprintly Partners Is Putting Egyptian Startups on Silicon Valley’s Investment Map

    The initiative aims to provide early and growth-stage startups with direct access to funding, mentorship, and networking opportunities within one of the world’s most competitive startup ecosystems.

    Are You a Celebrity Founder or a King of Control? Dream VC’s New Founder Personality Tool Offers Answers

    Are you prioritizing public image, bossing your teams, chasing valuation, or focusing on profitability? A new tool is here to help founders stay on track.

    Swvl Secures Additional $2 Million in Private Placement to Fuel US Expansion

    Under the agreed terms, investors have committed to a six-month lock-up period and restrictions on share transfers.