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    Gabonese Startups Get First Entrepreneur-Only Bank, BCEG

    The BCEG is entirely funded by Gabonese institutional and private investors, making it one of only two banks in the country controlled by national capital, alongside market leader .

    Gabon Denies Authorizing $5B Fundraising by Cameroonian Fintech Yunus SA

    The 3,280 billion CFA francs claimed by Yunus SA represents nearly 79% of Gabon’s state budget for 2024, which is set at 4,162 billion CFA francs.

    Baobab Network Expands Its Portfolio with New Investments Across Africa

    Baobab Network, a prominent venture capital firm dedicated to supporting innovative startups across Africa,...

    Congolese Delivery Startup Noki Noki Secures $3 Million in First Funding Round

    Noki Noki, a Congolese startup specializing in delivery and e-commerce, has successfully raised $3...
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    While African startups are navigating a tightening global venture capital climate, early-stage funding — particularly at the pre-seed level — remains highly fragmented.

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