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    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.

    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.

    What It Takes to Land a Corporate Investment for Your Startup in Africa Currently

    The investment theses of Africa's CVCs are often less about radical disruption and more about pragmatic self-interest. African founders are taking note.

    Africa’s Mid-Year Startup Funding Boom Favored Early-Stage Startups

    T he early-stage investments show a remarkable diversity.
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    Valued at $1.4B, Egypt’s MNT-Halan Starts Six-Month Countdown to Cairo IPO

    Can Egypt’s largest non-bank lender translate a massive $15.5bn loan book into public market glory? As MNT-Halan steps onto the trading floor under the ticker HALN.CA, the stakes couldn't be higher.

    Madica’s Algeria and Cameroon Bets Favor Repeat Founders

    Madica's $1m bet on Algeria, Cameroon and three repeat-funded startups tests a contrarian thesis.

    Shuttlers Launches Carpooling Service as Rivals Race for Uber’s Market Share in Nigeria

    Findings by Launch Base Africa found that fares on several ride-hailing platforms operating in Nigeria have risen sharply since Uber’s exit.

    Four Startups, One Lead Investor: Inside Atlantica’s African AI Infrastructure Thesis

    A Lagos-based venture firm has backed four AI-native infrastructure start-ups in 18 months.

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    Valued at $1.4B, Egypt’s MNT-Halan Starts Six-Month Countdown to Cairo IPO

    Can Egypt’s largest non-bank lender translate a massive $15.5bn loan book into public market glory? As MNT-Halan steps onto the trading floor under the ticker HALN.CA, the stakes couldn't be higher.

    Madica’s Algeria and Cameroon Bets Favor Repeat Founders

    Madica's $1m bet on Algeria, Cameroon and three repeat-funded startups tests a contrarian thesis.

    Kenyan Agritech Giant Twiga Enters Statutory Administration after Creditor Battles

    The administrative filing marks a significant setback for Twiga Foods, long viewed as a flagship venture model in East Africa.

    14% to 4%: How Nigerian Regulation Took a Bite Out of Optasia’s Growth

    Ghana remains the group's largest African market by revenue, but a regulatory suspension in Nigeria has sharply reduced its contribution.