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    Investor-Driven Growth or Founder Missteps? Decoding the Pattern of African ‘Big’ Startup Failures

    For many founders, the influx of capital brings with it a set of demands that can fundamentally alter the trajectory of their companies.

    A Directory of Active Investors in African Startups for Q3 2024

    In Q3 2024, African tech startups faced a significant setback, witnessing a roughly 40% decline in funding activity compared to the same period in 2023.

    Why Are Egyptian Startups Moving Headquarters Abroad, in Droves?

    This migration is not just a matter of convenience.

    For African Startups, Monthly Reports Are a Necessity for Landing Follow-on Funding

    With the capital environment becoming more competitive, 72.2% of surveyed investors confirmed that they have ramped up their reporting requirements over the last 18 months.
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    "Livestock Wealth (Pty) Ltd has been operational since 2015 without interruption."

    Japanese Solar Giant WASSHA Acquires Kenyan Mobility Startup Zaribee

    Zaribee, formerly known as Unchorlight Kenya, specializes in a rent-to-own model for motorcycle taxi (boda boda) riders.

    AfricInvest Launches $100M Morocco Fund, Marking First Kingdom-Specific Vehicle Since 2012

    The launch marks a significant shift for the Tunis-headquartered firm.

    The 1M Club: Egyptian Insurtech Nice Deer Finds Rare Scale in a Paper-Heavy Market

    The timing of Nice Deer’s scale-up coincides with a massive regulatory overhaul in Egypt.

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    ‘Our Operations Remain Unaffected’: Livestock Wealth Plays Down Impact of FSCA Sanctions

    "Livestock Wealth (Pty) Ltd has been operational since 2015 without interruption."

    Japanese Solar Giant WASSHA Acquires Kenyan Mobility Startup Zaribee

    Zaribee, formerly known as Unchorlight Kenya, specializes in a rent-to-own model for motorcycle taxi (boda boda) riders.

    Island Life, Electric Vibes: The 2035 Deadline Sparking an EV Hardware Scramble in Mauritius

    While Mauritius is world-renowned for its turquoise waters, its domestic energy goals are increasingly industrial.

    “Frictionless” No More: Nigeria’s Tax Reforms Turn Delaware Flips into Million-Dollar Liabilities

    Under Nigeria’s sweeping Tax Reform Acts, what was once a simple paperwork exercise has become a high-stakes tax event that can trigger massive liabilities before a single dollar of new investment reaches the bank.