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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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    The non‑banking financial services sector has seen increasing backing from regulatory bodies as part of efforts to accelerate digital inclusion.

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    ‘Paper Valuations Don’t Return Capital’: Grindstone Launches $31m Exit-Focused Fund

    It will invest from Seed through Series A and retain capacity to provide follow-on funding to its strongest-performing companies.

    Egyptian Fintech Unicorn MNT-Halan Files for Cairo Stock Market Listing

    The non‑banking financial services sector has seen increasing backing from regulatory bodies as part of efforts to accelerate digital inclusion.

    The Three Pressure Points That Can Weaken an Entire Franchise Network

    Larry Hodes, CEO of Grow Franchising & FASA Board Member, writes from Johannesburg, South Africa

    Egypt’s Fintechs’ Next Growth Market

    Cairo's payments and lending groups seem to be converging on a single strategy.