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    Battery-Swapping Battle: Silicon Valley and Bengaluru Vie for Africa’s EV Future

    The market for two- and three-wheelers in Africa, the backbone of urban logistics and transport, is expected to exceed 1.9 million vehicles annually by 2030.

    The US VC Firms Currently Placing Nine-Figure Bets on African Tech Startups

    From Fintech to Cleantech, American investors are moving beyond seed cheques, leading mega-rounds and signaling a new phase of maturity for the continent's ecosystem.

    Tracking Google’s AI Interests in Africa: A Strategy of Venture, Grants, and Skilling

    The tech giant’s latest moves—spanning venture funding, academic grants, and digital upskilling—signal a long-term bet on Africa’s potential to drive AI innovation tailored to local challenges.

    Looking for VC in Ghana in 2025? Accra’s Not Where the Money Is

    This year so far, most Ghanaian startups raised from a single institutional backer.
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    At Starlink, he was associated with a market-entry strategy that often relied on direct engagement with heads of state to accelerate regulatory approvals.

    Five35 Widens Female-Focused Bets as African Funding for Female Founders Dries Up

    Five35's portfolio sits largely outside fintech, the sector with the weakest gender balance among Africa's largest technology verticals.

    Inside dLocal’s $23.7M AZA Finance Deal: $22.8M of Customers, IP and Goodwill

    The Nasdaq-listed payments group settled its restructured Africa transaction without paying cash.

    Post-Office Relief: US Kills BOI Rules in Stealth Win for Foreign Tech

    By dismantling beneficial ownership registers, Washington inadvertently protected foreign tech entrepreneurs from fines and privacy leaks.

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    At Starlink, he was associated with a market-entry strategy that often relied on direct engagement with heads of state to accelerate regulatory approvals.

    Five35 Widens Female-Focused Bets as African Funding for Female Founders Dries Up

    Five35's portfolio sits largely outside fintech, the sector with the weakest gender balance among Africa's largest technology verticals.

    HR Startup Jem Raises $8.4M Series A to Expand WhatsApp-Based Workforce Platform

    The investment reflects growing interest in African workforce technology aimed at deskless employees.

    From Matchmaker to Fund Manager: Why Exits MENA Is Buying Its Way Into Direct Investment

    The Cairo-based advisory platform is taking control of a bank-backed private equity vehicle, a move that blurs the line between deal broker and principal investor.