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    Commercial Paper or Bonds: Which Should Cash-Strapped African Startups Resort to?

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    From Penny Stock to $15 Per Share, Egypt’s Transport Startup SWVL Finds its Bearings on Nasdaq

    SWVL, the Egyptian-born transport startup once heralded as a unicorn, has found itself at...

    More Nigerian Founders Are Turning to Venture Investors

    Within the dynamic African tech ecosystem, Nigerian tech entrepreneurs are embracing a new role...

    South African Banks Are Massively Backing Local Startups, But There’s More to It

    South African banks are significantly backing local startups, marking a trend unparalleled elsewhere in...
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