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    How Safe Are African Fintech Platforms? Users’ Trust Strained by Growing Fraud-as-a-Service Threats

    Users are becoming more willing to share personal information online, often in exchange for small incentives.

    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.
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    Founded in 2023 by CEO Sahil Affriya, Shiprazor operates as an infrastructure layer connecting online merchants with a disparate network of delivery providers.

    African Biotech Investor OneBio Secures $6m First Close in Test for Continent’s Deep Science Sector

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