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South African Banks Are Becoming Africa’s Go-To Lenders for Venture-Scale Startups
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“Locals Only”: Tanzania’s New Decree Shuts Out Foreign Fintechs
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Inside the Deal: How a Cameroonian Web3 Founder Ended Up on the Board of a $45M State-Rescued ‘Zombie Bank’
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Elmenus Founder Steps Down, Latest in a Wave of Egyptian Startup CEO Changes
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From Startup CFO to Overnight Millionaire: How SWVL Employee Stock Options Minted a New African Millionaire
Three years ago, Youssef Salem joined SWVL, a rising Egyptian transportation startup, as their...
May 21, 2024
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In the heart of the booming startup scene in Africa, a new approach to...
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Deal Teardown: How Adumo and Lesaka Negotiated their $85.9 million Acquisition Deal
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