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US and European Investors Dominate African Startup Funding Activity for January

The funding landscape remains heavily influenced by foreign investors, particularly from the United States and Europe, who accounted for nearly 70% of the total investment activity.

January 31, 2025

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African Fintechs Shift Focus to Engagement as Ad Budgets Tighten

This..."clearly shows a huge opportunity to connect with consumers through mobile apps.”

January 29, 2025

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The Dark Side of African Startups: When Collaboration Turns to Theft

From Morocco to Nigeria, trust is being built and broken at a record pace.

January 27, 2025

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Local Funds Prop Up Moroccan Startups as Foreign VC Remains on the Sidelines

In 2024 alone, these tech visitors flocking to Morocco helped catapult the North African country to Africa’s number one tourist destination, surpassing Egypt after it secured over 17.4 million visits that year. But as their presence fades, a new tendril is sprouting.

January 21, 2025

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