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    Gone But Not Forgotten: African Startups That Closed in 2024

    While 2024 has been a year of reckoning for African startups, it also offers a moment for recalibration.

    Accelerators as Kingmakers: How Francophone Africa’s Startups Are Mostly Funded

    For now, accelerators remain indispensable kingmakers in the region’s tech startup landscape.

    Correctly Predicted: The African Startup Ecosystem in 2024 as It Unraveled

    Beyond funding and closures, African startups faced a slew of challenges in 2024.

    From Zurich to Vaduz: The Global Non-Profits Backing African Startups

    Non-profits backing African startups have predominantly focused on energy, agritech, and fintech, though other sectors are increasingly gaining attention.
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    Egypt’s Top Fintech VC, DisrupTech Ventures, Enters the Blockchain Space

    This deal marks a pivotal moment for DisrupTech Ventures, as it indicates a willingness to diversify its portfolio beyond traditional fintech.

    Egypt Eases Small Deal Rules, But Big Investor Concerns Won’t Go Away

    This change effectively acknowledges that smaller transactions, previously subject to the same level of scrutiny as larger ones, were overburdening both regulators and investors.

    AfDB Backs New Funding Deal Targeting Battery-Energy Solutions in Africa

    The anchor commitment from PIDG was made through InfraCo, its investment arm, with concessional capital provided by PIDG Technical Assistance.

    A New Era for Algerian Startups: The Long-awaited IPO That Could Change Everything Takes Off

    An ambitious target has been set to reach 100 listings on both the main and secondary markets by 2030.

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    Egypt’s Top Fintech VC, DisrupTech Ventures, Enters the Blockchain Space

    This deal marks a pivotal moment for DisrupTech Ventures, as it indicates a willingness to diversify its portfolio beyond traditional fintech.

    Egypt Eases Small Deal Rules, But Big Investor Concerns Won’t Go Away

    This change effectively acknowledges that smaller transactions, previously subject to the same level of scrutiny as larger ones, were overburdening both regulators and investors.

    South Africa’s Insight Terra Raises $5.7 million to scale climate-tech platform

    The funding round highlights the growing investor confidence in African climate-tech solutions

    Enko Education Secures $24M to Triple Its Student Reach Across Africa by 2029

    The $24 million investment will fund Enko Education’s large-scale acquisition strategy aimed at consolidating Africa’s fragmented K-12 education market.