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    Accelerators as Kingmakers: How Francophone Africa’s Startups Are Mostly Funded

    For now, accelerators remain indispensable kingmakers in the region’s tech startup landscape.

    Correctly Predicted: The African Startup Ecosystem in 2024 as It Unraveled

    Beyond funding and closures, African startups faced a slew of challenges in 2024.

    From Zurich to Vaduz: The Global Non-Profits Backing African Startups

    Non-profits backing African startups have predominantly focused on energy, agritech, and fintech, though other sectors are increasingly gaining attention.

    The Hidden Co-Founder Code Driving VC Decisions in African Startups

    Solo founders are just as likely to secure funding in less saturated markets, reflecting a broader willingness to adapt to regional dynamics.
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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 month.

    Munify Lands $3M Seed to Build New Rails for Egypt’s $30bn Remittance ‘beast’

    The startup is headquartered with an international outlook, serving Egyptian expatriates across the U.S., Europe, and the Gulf, while also targeting business .

    Real Estate is Eating Startups: Why Founders Need a Smarter Space Strategy

    The startup graveyard is full of good ideas undone by bad decisions.

    From Trump’s Firing Line to Visa’s Embrace: An African Insurtech’s Survival Story

    The insurtech for farmers saw its future thrown into doubt by a US foreign aid freeze.

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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 month.

    Munify Lands $3M Seed to Build New Rails for Egypt’s $30bn Remittance ‘beast’

    The startup is headquartered with an international outlook, serving Egyptian expatriates across the U.S., Europe, and the Gulf, while also targeting business .

    Kenya’s Poa Internet Lands $4m to Bridge Urban Digital Divide

    Founded in 2015, Poa Internet has carved out a niche by specifically targeting low and middle-income neighbourhoods often overlooked by larger telcos like Safaricom and Zuku.

    South Africa’s Central Bank Just Bought Half the Country’s Payments Plumbing. Meet PayInc

    South Africa's once-sleepy interbank utility has a new name and a powerful new part-owner in the central bank. The mission? To finally drag the nation away from cash.