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    The Dark Side of African Startups: When Collaboration Turns to Theft

    From Morocco to Nigeria, trust is being built and broken at a record pace.

    Local Funds Prop Up Moroccan Startups as Foreign VC Remains on the Sidelines

    In 2024 alone, these tech visitors flocking to Morocco helped catapult the North African country to Africa’s number one tourist destination, surpassing Egypt after it secured over 17.4 million visits that year. But as their presence fades, a new tendril is sprouting.

    More Gender-Lens Investors in Africa, Yet Female Founders Still Struggle with VC

    This funding gap persists despite the emergence of dedicated Africa-focused venture capital firms.
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    Mirova Funds East African Climate Tech Firm KOKO in Clean Energy Push

    The scale of the challenge KOKO is tackling is immense.

    Africa’s Top Remittance Markets Targeted by New Wave of Fintechs

    In 2023, remittances from Moroccans living abroad reached a record €10.71 billion, with France, Spain, Saudi Arabia, and Italy being key sending countries.

    Egypt’s Swvl Hints at Pakistan Re-entry Three Years After Abrupt Exit

    A critical question remains: why, despite its financial difficulties, would Swvl even consider returning to Pakistan?

    Global VC Antler Steps In as Startup Accelerators Struggle in Nigeria

    In just a week, over 1,000 founders have applied for Antler Nigeria's first cohort.

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    In 2023, remittances from Moroccans living abroad reached a record €10.71 billion, with France, Spain, Saudi Arabia, and Italy being key sending countries.

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    Post Mortem: YallaXash — How a Promising African Remittance Fintech Collapsed, Leaving 50 Creditors in Limbo 

    Before its demise, YallaXash boasted an extensive network of over 12,000 physical payout locations in Morocco through partnerships with local financial institutions and cash transfer services.