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    The American VC Firm Leading Many of Africa’s Top Fintech Deals

    "Growth at all costs will not win the day in this business cycle. Unit economics, product-market fit and clear paths to profitability are the keys to survival."

    Venture Building Could Save Startups As Investors Hit Funding Brakes

    The days of funding future value without clear fundamentals are coming to an end.

    North American & European Capital Floods Back into African Tech in April

    With major summits like AVCA’s Annual Conference underway, deal flow could accelerate — provided macroeconomic conditions stabilize.

    From Audits to Adventures: The Making of an African VC

    "I've seen brilliant pitch decks from founders who crumble under pressure… Now, I look for scars."
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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.

    The Unwritten Rules of Running a Blended Finance Fund in Africa

    Nobody publishes them. Nobody formally acknowledges them. But spend enough time inside the data, and the operating logic of Africa’s blended finance ecosystem becomes difficult to ignore.

    Riding Morocco’s Fintech Wave, AfricInvest Moves to Acquire Vantage Payment Systems

    A new heavy hitter is entering the Moroccan fintech landscape, in what feels like the next chapter after local fintech Cash Plus went on a highly successful IPO last year.

    Jumia Hits Positive Working Capital: The Most Important Chart in African Tech

    The real story lies in what Jumia has chosen to destroy.

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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.

    The Unwritten Rules of Running a Blended Finance Fund in Africa

    Nobody publishes them. Nobody formally acknowledges them. But spend enough time inside the data, and the operating logic of Africa’s blended finance ecosystem becomes difficult to ignore.

    Cape Town’s Havaíc Hits $30m Milestone for Third Fund as Institutional Interest Hardens

    The latest capital injection comes from E Squared Investments

    DPI Targets $1bn for Fourth Africa Fund as Proparco Chips in $42m

    Rather than spreading bets thin, the fund plans to build a concentrated portfolio of roughly one dozen companies across North and Sub-Saharan Africa.