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    Big Promises, Short Lives: The Lifecycle Problem of African Corporate Venture Capital

    The recent closure of ARM Labs Lagos Techstars Accelerator is not an isolated case.

    Nigeria’s Auto-Tech Scene Is Quietly Battling a Co-Founder Retention Crisis

    Co-founder exits are not unique to Nigeria’s auto-tech sector, but the frequency and timing of these departures are troubling.

    How Valuable Are ESOP Plans in African Tech? Fawry Offers a Compelling Case

    For every Fawry, there are countless tech startups where ESOPs might turn into little more than unfulfilled promises.

    Just Like in Fintech, New Secondary Funds Are Coming for Africa’s CleanTechs

    Moniepoint's early investors recently secured significant returns through secondary sales during the company's $110M Series C round. Now, investors in Africa's clean technology sector aim to replicate—and even surpass—this success.
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    The Hidden Costs of MNT-Halan’s Mass-Market Lending Model

    Although disputed claims represent less than 3.5% of lifetime originations, one lawsuit for every 15 active borrowers highlights the legal and administrative costs of enforcing unsecured loans in high-inflation markets.

    In Memoriam: Andrew Milne, the Kuunda Co-Founder Who Took Lending to Mobile Money Networks

    Between 2015 and 2017, he was chief operating officer of mobile money company Zoona.

    Two Exits in Six Years: Dan Kleinbaum’s GTXN Acquired by Luno

    Deal gives the crypto exchange an owned settlement layer across developed–emerging market corridors - but proposed South African rules may restrict the very activity it enables.

    Cairo’s BPO Ecosystem Opens a New Front for Transatlantic Dealmaking

    While greenfield setups remain the main vehicle for corporate expansion in Egypt's tech export sector, cross-border M&A is emerging as an alternative for North American buyers seeking rapid scale.

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    The Hidden Costs of MNT-Halan’s Mass-Market Lending Model

    Although disputed claims represent less than 3.5% of lifetime originations, one lawsuit for every 15 active borrowers highlights the legal and administrative costs of enforcing unsecured loans in high-inflation markets.

    In Memoriam: Andrew Milne, the Kuunda Co-Founder Who Took Lending to Mobile Money Networks

    Between 2015 and 2017, he was chief operating officer of mobile money company Zoona.

    Finnfund Makes First African EV Bet with $11.2m Bisedge Debt Deal

    The transaction follows a $20 million equity investment in Bisedge from pan-African private equity firm Metier in May 2026

    Nigerian E-Mobility Startup MAX Extends Series B3 to $29M with Backing from Nithio

    The company reported in January 2026 that it had reached profitability in Nigeria, its largest and most complex market.