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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

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    "People determine who becomes the winners in this race."

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