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African Startups Raised $604M in Q1 2025 Amid Shifting Investor Trends
The first quarter of 2025 suggests a stable and cautiously optimistic funding environment for African startups.
April 7, 2025
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Africa’s Top Active Startup Investors in Q1 2025
The year is taking shape, and investors are tightening their grip on the ecosystem.
April 4, 2025
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From $100M Exit to 26 Startup Investments: Expensya Co-Founder Karim Jouini’s Strategy — “Focus Is Key”
"A great team in a large market will always find a way to succeed," Jouini tells Launch Base Africa.
April 2, 2025
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Local Investors to the Rescue as African Startups Fight for Venture Funding in March
Launch Base Africa data suggests a growing reliance on local capital as global venture funding faces geopolitical and economic uncertainties.
March 31, 2025
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