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    From QED to Norrsken22: The Lead Investors Pulling Others Into Africa’s Hottest Tech Deals in 2025

    In a market still defined by currency shocks, regulatory overhauls and capital flight, getting a lead investor on board is often the difference between a round closing — or stalling.

    Crypto Wrecks, Southeast Asia: Why Chinese VC Money Is Drying Up in African Tech

    Chinese capital hasn’t disappeared — but the thesis has evolved.

    The American VC Firm Leading Many of Africa’s Top Fintech Deals

    "Growth at all costs will not win the day in this business cycle. Unit economics, product-market fit and clear paths to profitability are the keys to survival."

    Venture Building Could Save Startups As Investors Hit Funding Brakes

    The days of funding future value without clear fundamentals are coming to an end.
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    Nigeria’s Medsaf Quietly Shut Down in 2024 After Raising $2M to Digitise the Pharmaceutical Supply Chain

    Medsaf’s Delaware corporation is still undergoing formal wind-down procedures, while its Nigerian entity remains dormant.

    African Startup Deal Tracker — Newest Deals

    Here’s a closer look at the notable under-the-radar investment activity we’re tracking this week.

    The Egyptian Bond Wagon Is Rolling — and Fawry Is the Latest Fintech to Climb Aboard

    The Egyptian fintech sector is witnessing a surge in debt financing as major players turn to securitization and bond issuances to fuel growth. The latest to join the trend is Fawry, the country’s leading digital payments company, whose subsidiary Fawry for Micro, Small, and...

    Algeria’s First Startup IPO Pays Off with Dividends for Early Believers Six Months After

    For investors who took a chance on a little-known startup just two years ago, it’s also a tangible return.

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    Nigeria’s Medsaf Quietly Shut Down in 2024 After Raising $2M to Digitise the Pharmaceutical Supply Chain

    Medsaf’s Delaware corporation is still undergoing formal wind-down procedures, while its Nigerian entity remains dormant.

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    Here’s a closer look at the notable under-the-radar investment activity we’re tracking this week.

    West Africa’s Central Bank, BCEAO, Extends Fintech Licensing Deadline Amid Industry Pressure

    Launch Base Africa describes the development as one of the most closely followed issues on its platform in the region during the month of May.

    AfricInvest Ends Multi-Year Bet on Egyptian Fintech MDP

    The company, co-founded and led by Ahmed Nafie, offers an end-to-end digital payment infrastructure solution across Africa and the Middle East.