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    The Dark Side of African Startups: When Collaboration Turns to Theft

    From Morocco to Nigeria, trust is being built and broken at a record pace.

    Local Funds Prop Up Moroccan Startups as Foreign VC Remains on the Sidelines

    In 2024 alone, these tech visitors flocking to Morocco helped catapult the North African country to Africa’s number one tourist destination, surpassing Egypt after it secured over 17.4 million visits that year. But as their presence fades, a new tendril is sprouting.

    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.
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    African Startup Deal Tracker — Newest Deals

    Here’s a closer look at the notable under-the-radar investment activity we’re tracking this week

    How a Nigerian Engineer’s Bet on Moniepoint Built a $1B Fintech Giant — ‘It Starts With the Founder’s Character’

    'The job title never really meant much to me. I wasn’t someone who chased the corporate ladder.'

    Inside the Helios Playbook: How a $1B NBA Deal Spawned a $75M Fund for African Sports Tech and Entertainment

    This new fund builds directly on the legacy of one of Helios’s most high-profile deals.

    Elmenus Founder Steps Down, Latest in a Wave of Egyptian Startup CEO Changes

    The pressure for strategic evolution at Elmenus is amplified by the dominant performance of its main rival.

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    How a Nigerian Engineer’s Bet on Moniepoint Built a $1B Fintech Giant — ‘It Starts With the Founder’s Character’

    'The job title never really meant much to me. I wasn’t someone who chased the corporate ladder.'

    Algeria’s New Crypto Law: ‘Hodl’ at Your Own Peril

    For local tech talent and those who saw crypto as a hedge against inflation or a tool for financial inclusion, the message is clear: innovate elsewhere.

    Altera Biosciences Bags $1.6M to Build ‘Off-the-Shelf’ Cells in Africa’s First Gene Therapy Play

    While the science is complex, the investment thesis has a unique hook. The startup argues that its location is a strategic asset.