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    Jumping Ship: How Often Do African Startup Co-Founders Leave?

    Extensive data analyzed by Launch Base Africa reveals regional differences in co-founder tenure across the continent. A crucial question arises: What agreements did co-founders sign when establishing their companies?

    Meet the VC Funds Deploying Tunisia’s $60m ANAVA Fund of Funds

    To date, ANAVA has committed €45 million across 10 venture capital (VC) funds, including those operating out of Nigeria and Senegal. The fund targets up to 13 funds.

    Are Africa’s Next Big Startup Exits in Francophone Markets? VCs Are Paying Attention

    These recent exits have prompted Africa’s top and most prolific investors to reassess their investment strategies.

    Nigerian Investors Owed the Most as Mobility Startup Gokada Battles $5M Debt in Delaware Court

    The Delaware Bankruptcy Court proceedings recently took a significant turn with the appointment of a Subchapter V Trustee, who is often appointed if there are allegations of mismanagement or non-compliance.
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    Renew Capital Is Hunting for Founders Who Can Unlock Africa’s $330bn Untapped Credit Market

    Renew Capital is anchoring its new program on the premise that this exclusion is driven by underutilized data rather than inherent borrower risk.

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    The Flourish Ventures-affiliated programme is standardising its "ticket-plus-support" mode.

    Hassanein Hiridjee’s Outsized Stake Reshapes Power at Jumia Technologies

    Whether this influence evolves into a full takeover remains uncertain.

    Egyptian Fintech Lucky Hits Profitability, Raises $23m Series B for North African Expansion

    The latest round comprises a mix of equity and debt.