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The Founder Factories of Egypt

An analysis of H1 2025 funding data reveals that telecom giant Vodafone and a cadre of global tech companies are the primary training grounds for Egypt's venture-backed founders.

August 13, 2025

Venture Capital & Funding Sources

Mapping Africa’s VC Firepower: Which Funds Still Have the Most to Deploy?

Earlier this year, we released a comprehensive report on newly launched funds in Africa targeting African startups. Eight months into the year, the majority of funding rounds across the continent have seen participation from firms featured in that report.

August 12, 2025

Analysis & Opinions

The Outsiders’ Guide to Raising Venture Capital in Africa’s Tight 2025 Market

A review of H1 2025 funding data shows investors are doubling down on familiar faces and proven formulas, making it a tough year for anyone who doesn't fit the mould.

August 11, 2025

Analysis & Opinions

Sony’s First Africa Fund Cheques Aren’t for Content — They’re for the ‘Picks and Shovels’

Sony has placed its latest chips on two companies solving foundational problems for Africa’s creatives.

August 8, 2025

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Why African Fintech PalmPay Is Eyeing Hong Kong for a $1bn IPO

Nigeria's two largest mobile payment heavyweights are both eyeing IPOs, but their target exchanges tell a story of contrasting global ambitions.

August 5, 2026

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EFG Finance Takes Majority Stake in Egypt’s First Remittance Aggregator Balad

The transaction hands control of the startup to one of Egypt’s largest financial groups.

August 5, 2026

Airtel Africa Picks London for $245bn Mobile Money IPO but Faces Independence Test

Rapid growth and 56.5m users make it Africa’s hottest tech float. But privately negotiated intra-group fees threaten to cloud its standalone public valuation.

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