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

    The Riyadh-Cairo Pipeline: Saudi’s VMS Lands in Egypt to Hunt for Seed+ Scaleups

    Founders looking to join the first cohort have a narrow window to apply.

    Ziidi Trader: Safaricom Captures Half of Kenya’s First Major IPO in 20 Years

    The Kenyan government’s sale of a 65% stake in KPC raised 106.3 billion Kenyan shillings ($823.1m).

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    African Startup Deal Tracker — Newest Deals

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

    The Riyadh-Cairo Pipeline: Saudi’s VMS Lands in Egypt to Hunt for Seed+ Scaleups

    Founders looking to join the first cohort have a narrow window to apply.

    International Investors Pour Into Morocco One Year After $1.9B Fund Launch

    A government-backed investment programme, a reformed foreign exchange framework, and a doubling of institutional deal activity are converging to reshape Morocco's startup landscape.

    How Swvl Ditched the Auditors Who Doubted Its Survival

    While Swvl explicitly noted there were no formal “disagreements” over accounting practices, the transition comes with heavy baggage.