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    The Blind Spots and Their Backers: What Africa’s ‘Big Four’ Tech Markets Avoid and Why

    In 2025, the “Big Four” are not a monolith; they are four distinct markets with unique investor appetites.

    Meet the Most Active Investors in African Tech Startups in Q3

    The quarter’s activity highlights a continued reliance on international capital, with strategic corporate investors and US-based accelerators also featuring prominently.

    Calendar Activism Won’t Build Inclusive Companies

    Leading 25,000 people across Southern Africa has taught Alan Quinn, CEO of Empact Group, that authentic inclusion cannot be scheduled. In this candid piece, he urges business leaders to move beyond performative diversity.

    Morocco’s Startup Cap Tables Get a Deepening Pan-African Makeover

    Historically, Africa’s VC scene has been split.
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    iProcure, once a darling of the agritech scene with over $17m in total funding — including a $10.2m Series B in 2022 — collapsed into administration in May 2024.

    African Startup Deal Tracker — Newest Deals

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    Renewed Ties and Regulatory Reforms Open South African Doors to UK Fintechs

    A flurry of regulatory approvals for British heavyweights this week coincides with a major diplomatic push from Downing Street, signaling a new era for cross-border fintech in South Africa.

    Kenyan Insurtech mTek Makes Rare Exit to Singapore Unicorn Bolttech

    The acquisition marks a significant liquidity event for the East African ecosystem, offering a strategic entry point for bolttech's expansion into the continent.