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    Contrarian VCs Move In as Africa’s Seed Stage Funding Plummets 41% in 2025

    For self-styled contrarian VCs like Egypt's P1 Ventures, this seed squeeze appears to be the opportunity they've been waiting for.

    Africa’s Startup Graveyard: The Eerie Patterns Behind 2025’s Biggest Failures

    While each collapse has its own story, a closer look at the debris reveals eerie patterns.

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    For African startups, expanding overseas has traditionally meant one clear path: acquisition.

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    South Africa leads decisively with 49 facilities, representing nearly a quarter of the continent’s total.
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    A final liquidation order means a liquidator will take control of assets, and creditors — including retail investors — will be invited to prove claims.

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    While greenfield setups remain the main vehicle for corporate expansion in Egypt's tech export sector, cross-border M&A is emerging as an alternative for North American buyers seeking rapid scale.

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