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    From Courtroom to Boardroom: The Rise of Lawyer-Led Tech Startups in Africa

    The intersection of law and technology is becoming a vibrant area for innovation in Africa.

    ‘We Were Targeting Markets in America and the UK, Thinking They Were Bigger’ — SWVL Founder on Failed Acquisitions

    "It’s not about copying — it’s about executing better and making something extraordinary out of it."

    The Two Proven Paths African Founders Mostly Follow to Find Co-Founders

    “This approach makes the journey of building a new business much more enjoyable.” Sumarie Greybe says.

    Startup Nurseries: The Companies Birthing the Next Unicorn Founders in Africa

    Understanding which African startups are fostering this upward mobility is crucial, as it not only hints at where the next generation of African founders will emerge but also reveals which companies might not enforce non-compete clauses or other restrictive legal terms.
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    Updated: Emerging Startup Funds for Africa: Who’s Writing the Biggest Checks in 2025?

    If you run a venture focused on Africa, here’s a comprehensive list of the latest startup funds (and their contact addresses) targeting African startups in 2025.

    Egypt’s State Fund Stakes Claim in African Tech Boom

    The fund recently extended its reach to Nigeria.

    Global VC Antler Steps In as Startup Accelerators Struggle in Nigeria

    In just a week, over 1,000 founders have applied for Antler Nigeria's first cohort.

    Kenyan Regulator Greenlights Ignite-ENGIE Acquisition Deal, Forging Africa’s Largest DRE Provider

    The newly formed entity, to be known as Ignite Energy Access, is projected to serve over 15 million people across 14 African nations, leveraging a combined operational footprint and a shared ambition to tackle energy poverty.

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    Updated: Emerging Startup Funds for Africa: Who’s Writing the Biggest Checks in 2025?

    If you run a venture focused on Africa, here’s a comprehensive list of the latest startup funds (and their contact addresses) targeting African startups in 2025.

    Egypt’s State Fund Stakes Claim in African Tech Boom

    The fund recently extended its reach to Nigeria.

    A Label for Every Startup? Ivory Coast’s New Initiative Faces Hard Lessons from Tunisia

    But if past experiences in Africa’s Startup Act nations are any indication, startup founders may want to temper their enthusiasm.

    Equator Raises $55 Million to Bridge the Climate Tech Funding Gap in Africa

    Equator plans to deploy the fund across 15 to 18 startups, writing checks of $750,000 to $1 million for seed-stage companies and up to $2 million for Series A rounds.