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    More Gender-Lens Investors in Africa, Yet Female Founders Still Struggle with VC

    This funding gap persists despite the emergence of dedicated Africa-focused venture capital firms.

    Why New CEOs Struggle to Save African Startups After Founder Ousters

    Post-Bench — the Canada-based accounting and tax platform that shut down after raising $113 million — founders worldwide are increasingly scrutinizing their cap tables.

    African Crowdfunders Have Little Patience for Troubled Startups

    In 2020, Nigeria’s Metro Africa Xpress (MAX) faced a crisis when Lagos State banned ride-hailing platforms, leaving the company struggling.

    Kenya Defies High-Profile Startup Failures to Retain Top Spot for African Tech Funding in 2024

    Much of the investment flowing into Kenya has been directed towards climate tech companies.
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    From Scale-Up to Step-Down: The Six Patterns Defining Africa’s Tech CEO Exodus

    Most of these companies raised their defining early rounds during a narrow window when African tech attracted serious institutional capital for the first time.

    African Startup Deal Tracker — Newest Deals

    Here’s a closer look at the notable under-the-radar investment activity we’re tracking this month.

    Nigeria’s Alerzo Dissolves Singapore SPVs Amid Asset Freeze and Legal Battle

    The FMCG distribution startup is battling a $2.8m debt recovery suit from Moniepoint as macroeconomic headwinds batter the country's B2B commerce sector.

    The Hidden Machinery Behind Egypt’s Quiet Adtech Exit Boom

    Global buyers are snapping up Cairo-based marketing startups, capitalising on years of rigorous local consolidation.

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    From Scale-Up to Step-Down: The Six Patterns Defining Africa’s Tech CEO Exodus

    Most of these companies raised their defining early rounds during a narrow window when African tech attracted serious institutional capital for the first time.

    African Startup Deal Tracker — Newest Deals

    Here’s a closer look at the notable under-the-radar investment activity we’re tracking this month.

    From a Failed Merger to $10M ARR: How Prembly Cracked Africa’s Identity Infrastructure — “Localisation is non-negotiable”

    "We’re processing around seven million unique verifications per month, up from 4.7 million."

    Geographic Borders Blur as Africa-Focused Funds Chase Global Infrastructure

    A series of recent funding rounds involving prominent African venture investors reveals a quiet but significant shift: the continent's most active backers are writing cheques for companies that may never prioritise Africa at all.