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    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.

    Meet 30 Leading Africa-focused VC Firms Led by Female Managers

    While many are emerging managers raising their first or second funds, they collectively represent a powerful shift in the ecosystem.

    The Three Trends Defining Fintech Investment in Francophone Africa This Year

    The era of funding simple consumer solutions appears to be making way for a far more rigorous investment thesis.

    A 230-Angel Network, Beyond the ‘Big Four’: Inside Renew Capital’s Quiet Conquest of African VC

    While Nigeria saw the second-highest number of applicants to its Renew Venture Lab (350), it has no portfolio company there yet.
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    By Amadou Daffe, CEO and Co-Founder, Gebeya

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

    Africa’s Growth Problem Isn’t Capital. It’s Leadership Without Collaboration

    Africa’s future won’t be determined by how much money arrives. Ray Langa, Group CEO of Leagas Delaney, writes from Cape Town

    Riding Morocco’s Fintech Wave, AfricInvest Moves to Acquire Vantage Payment Systems

    A new heavy hitter is entering the Moroccan fintech landscape, in what feels like the next chapter after local fintech Cash Plus went on a highly successful IPO last year.

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    From Capiter’s Wreckage, a Chinese VC Finds a New Egyptian Bet

    The Beijing-based venture firm was once among the most active early-stage investors in Egypt and the broader African tech market.

    South Africa’s Araxi Acquires Fintech Pay@ for $62m to Consolidate Regional Payments

    Over the last 12 months, the company processed more than R60bn ($3.7bn) in transaction value.