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    The 5 Most Active Seed-Stage Investors in Africa’s Emerging Tech Markets Currently

    The growing investor appetite for markets beyond the traditional hubs is driven by several converging factors.

    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.

    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.

    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.
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    Two Exits in Six Years: Dan Kleinbaum’s GTXN Acquired by Luno

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    Cairo’s BPO Ecosystem Opens a New Front for Transatlantic Dealmaking

    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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    EBRD Backs Nigerian Grid-Tech Startup Beacon Power Services in $20.9m Push

    At the heart of the problem is a vast metering gap. An estimated 4.7mn electricity customers remain unmetered.

    Climate Fintech Nithio Launches $150M Debt Fund to Back Africa’s Electric Vehicle Fleets

    With capital heavily concentrated in a handful of giants, Nithio’s FUEL vehicle aims to widen the financing pipeline for charging networks and fleet operators.

    The Hidden Costs of MNT-Halan’s Mass-Market Lending Model

    Although disputed claims represent less than 3.5% of lifetime originations, one lawsuit for every 15 active borrowers highlights the legal and administrative costs of enforcing unsecured loans in high-inflation markets.

    In Memoriam: Andrew Milne, the Kuunda Co-Founder Who Took Lending to Mobile Money Networks

    Between 2015 and 2017, he was chief operating officer of mobile money company Zoona.