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    How Local VC Presence Is Fueling Startup Funding Activity in Francophone Africa

    Many local VC firms across Francophone Africa, also, mostly focus on early-stage investments, providing crucial seed and growth funding to startups, although...

    The African Tech Firms Investing in the Next Wave of Startups

    Their investments demonstrate that established African tech firms can drive meaningful impact, not only by providing financial support but also by offering mentorship, market access, and strategic partnerships to startups.

    Tracking Startup Failures in Africa: From Millions in Funding to Silent Shutdowns

    Redbird raised over $2 million in funding, with notable backing from South Africa’s Newtown Partners. However, despite its potential to improve healthcare delivery, the startup closed its doors,

    From Courtroom to Boardroom: The Rise of Lawyer-Led Tech Startups in Africa

    The intersection of law and technology is becoming a vibrant area for innovation in Africa.
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    iPOS Emerges From iProcure’s Collapse With SunCulture Backing

    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

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

    The HEC Paris Experiment: Can Policy + Capital Move Côte d’Ivoire From the Margins of African Tech?

    Can Côte d’Ivoire become a rare example of a working Startup Act in sub-Saharan Africa?

    Five African Women-Led Startups Win Naspers Backing — a First for the Embattled Investor

    After shuttering its R1.4bn venture fund amid criticism over diversity, the South African tech giant is betting on female founders with equity-free grants

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    iPOS Emerges From iProcure’s Collapse With SunCulture Backing

    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

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

    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.