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    After a ‘Quiet’ 2024, These 12 Prolific VCs Are Reigniting Investments in African Startups

    Nearly 42% of the investments made by these previously “quiet” VCs are follow-on rounds.

    Is Returning Capital the New Exit Strategy for African Startups?

    The decision to return capital, to pursue liquidation, or even a fire sale of assets, presents a complex calculus for founders and investors alike.

    Chasing Maghrebi Diaspora Founders: A New Startup Investment Frontier in North Africa

    Across the Maghreb, a sophisticated game of entrepreneurial “sniffing-out” is underway.

    From Gut Instincts to Institutional Play: African Angels Build Funds on Back of Solo Wins

    At least 50% of established African VCs had completed over ten angel investments before raising institutional funds.
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    While African tech consolidates, Nigerian startups are pursuing a distinct strategy.

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    "Livestock Wealth (Pty) Ltd has been operational since 2015 without interruption."

    AfricInvest Launches $100M Morocco Fund, Marking First Kingdom-Specific Vehicle Since 2012

    The launch marks a significant shift for the Tunis-headquartered firm.

    The 1M Club: Egyptian Insurtech Nice Deer Finds Rare Scale in a Paper-Heavy Market

    The timing of Nice Deer’s scale-up coincides with a massive regulatory overhaul in Egypt.

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    "Livestock Wealth (Pty) Ltd has been operational since 2015 without interruption."

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    Zaribee, formerly known as Unchorlight Kenya, specializes in a rent-to-own model for motorcycle taxi (boda boda) riders.

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