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    North American & European Capital Floods Back into African Tech in April

    With major summits like AVCA’s Annual Conference underway, deal flow could accelerate — provided macroeconomic conditions stabilize.

    From Audits to Adventures: The Making of an African VC

    "I've seen brilliant pitch decks from founders who crumble under pressure… Now, I look for scars."

    Familiar Paths Forged Anew: African Investors Tread Carefully as AI Buzz Struggles to Echo in Q1

    Across the globe, the first quarter of 2025 witnessed an unprecedented surge in venture capital flowing into artificial intelligence.

    From Burn Rate to Balance Sheets: Africa’s Public Markets Offer Emerging Credit Fintechs a Path to Profitability and Scale

    Scaling up? Africa's leading credit fintechs are turning to a new financing playbook.
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    Nigeria’s Medsaf Quietly Shut Down in 2024 After Raising $2M to Digitise the Pharmaceutical Supply Chain

    Medsaf’s Delaware corporation is still undergoing formal wind-down procedures, while its Nigerian entity remains dormant.

    African Startup Deal Tracker — Newest Deals

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

    The Egyptian Bond Wagon Is Rolling — and Fawry Is the Latest Fintech to Climb Aboard

    The Egyptian fintech sector is witnessing a surge in debt financing as major players turn to securitization and bond issuances to fuel growth. The latest to join the trend is Fawry, the country’s leading digital payments company, whose subsidiary Fawry for Micro, Small, and...

    Algeria’s First Startup IPO Pays Off with Dividends for Early Believers Six Months After

    For investors who took a chance on a little-known startup just two years ago, it’s also a tangible return.

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    Nigeria’s Medsaf Quietly Shut Down in 2024 After Raising $2M to Digitise the Pharmaceutical Supply Chain

    Medsaf’s Delaware corporation is still undergoing formal wind-down procedures, while its Nigerian entity remains dormant.

    African Startup Deal Tracker — Newest Deals

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

    West Africa’s Central Bank, BCEAO, Extends Fintech Licensing Deadline Amid Industry Pressure

    Launch Base Africa describes the development as one of the most closely followed issues on its platform in the region during the month of May.

    AfricInvest Ends Multi-Year Bet on Egyptian Fintech MDP

    The company, co-founded and led by Ahmed Nafie, offers an end-to-end digital payment infrastructure solution across Africa and the Middle East.