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    Want to Raise a VC Fund in Africa? Expect a Year and a Half to Establish Your Track Record

    Only 32% of established investment managers and 26% of emerging investment managers work full-time on their investment vehicles.

    Local vs. Global Buyers: The Dominant Exit Path for African Startups

    International acquisitions typically show higher average values compared to domestic exits

    Réunion: France’s Unexpected Tech Rising Star in Africa

    Nestled in the Indian Ocean, amidst turquoise waters and volcanic peaks, lies Reunion Island,...

    Startup Funding Drought: Where Are Africa’s Once Prolific Investors Going?

    Investors from Asian countries such as Japan, China and Saudi Arabia are increasingly exploring geographical diversification, suggesting a broader strategy to mitigate risks and capture new market opportunities.
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    NewTrails Capital, Backed by Africa’s Leading Smartphone Manufacturer, Invests $55M in EV Startup Spiro

    The Chinese growth-stage fund - whose backers include Transsion Holdings, the Shenzhen company that dominates Africa's mobile phone market ...

    The Short, Unfinished Life of PayPal’s $100 Million Emerging Markets Fund

    Emerging market fintech funding has already cooled from its 2021–2022 peaks.

    Africa’s Electric Mobility Pioneers Turn to Operators in Race for Profitability

    The sector has attracted unprecedented capital.

    Fintech Margins Under Pressure as Pan-African Payments Race Reaches Ghana

    Ghana's fintech sector has attracted intensifying interest from both regional and international players.

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    NewTrails Capital, Backed by Africa’s Leading Smartphone Manufacturer, Invests $55M in EV Startup Spiro

    The Chinese growth-stage fund - whose backers include Transsion Holdings, the Shenzhen company that dominates Africa's mobile phone market ...

    The Short, Unfinished Life of PayPal’s $100 Million Emerging Markets Fund

    Emerging market fintech funding has already cooled from its 2021–2022 peaks.

    The VC Waiting Game: Why a 7% Distribution Is a Major Win for Early-Stage African Funds

    The pan-African seed fund returns $2.5m to LPs - a rare liquidity signal in a market still waiting for its post-boom reckoning.

    Nigeria’s Startup Graveyard Has Become a Bargain Bin for Buyers

    With fewer, larger funds calling the shots, patience for fragmented markets has evaporated.