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    Meet the Most Active Investors in African Tech Startups in Q3

    The quarter’s activity highlights a continued reliance on international capital, with strategic corporate investors and US-based accelerators also featuring prominently.

    Calendar Activism Won’t Build Inclusive Companies

    Leading 25,000 people across Southern Africa has taught Alan Quinn, CEO of Empact Group, that authentic inclusion cannot be scheduled. In this candid piece, he urges business leaders to move beyond performative diversity.

    Morocco’s Startup Cap Tables Get a Deepening Pan-African Makeover

    Historically, Africa’s VC scene has been split.

    The Secret to Central Africa’s Fintech Boom? A 450,000-Strong Army of Agents

    While other regional African fintechs struggle with profitability, Central Africa's mobile money ecosystem processed 3.5 billion transactions in 2023. The backbone? Nearly half a million street-level agents converting cash into digital currency.
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    African Startup Deal Tracker — Newest Deals

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

    JSE Reforms Listing Regime as African Exchanges Fight for Tech IPOs

    The Johannesburg Stock Exchange has overhauled its listing requirements to accommodate high-growth companies, but questions remain about whether the changes go far enough.

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    African Startup Deal Tracker — Newest Deals

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

    JSE Reforms Listing Regime as African Exchanges Fight for Tech IPOs

    The Johannesburg Stock Exchange has overhauled its listing requirements to accommodate high-growth companies, but questions remain about whether the changes go far enough.

    New Wave of Investors Targets Ghana’s Pension Billions After 5% Private Markets Mandate

    In late 2024 and throughout 2025, the National Pensions Regulatory Authority (NPRA) tightened its grip on offshore investments, effectively blocking fund managers from moving capital abroad.

    Egypt’s NowPay Lands $20m to Launch Saudi Joint Venture

    Egyptian fintech NowPay has secured a $20m strategic investment to fuel its expansion into Saudi Arabia