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    In a Debt-Heavy Solar Sector, Sun King Lands Rare $40m Equity Round From Lightrock

    The latest funding rounds out a massive year for the solar giant, following a record-breaking securitisation deal in Kenya.

    Mirova’s $282M Fund Backs Kenya’s Arc Ride in First African EV Deal

    The €33bn asset manager's Gigaton Fund has committed up to $10m in debt to the Kenyan e-mobility startup to scale its battery-swapping network.

    Is This the End of Big Tech’s ‘Copy-Paste’ Legal Strategy in Africa?

    This outcome is being seen as a watershed moment.

    Kenya’s Ampersand Lands BII-led Round to Scale its E-motorbike Battery Network

    Investors pointed to the company’s strong performance metrics as a key driver for the deal.
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    Zipline Chases US Scale With Fresh $200M as Sovereign Debt Strains African Network

    Zipline's foundational public health operations in Africa are showing severe strain under the weight of unpaid government contracts.

    South African Fintech Littlefish Secures $9.5M Series A, Moves Past Founder Legal Dispute

    The round was led by global tech investment firm Partech, with participation from development finance institution Proparco.

    Going Public Cost Africa-Focused Fintech Optasia Over $23M — 31% of Its Primary Raise

    The Dubai-headquartered fintech listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange in November 2025.

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    Zipline Chases US Scale With Fresh $200M as Sovereign Debt Strains African Network

    Zipline's foundational public health operations in Africa are showing severe strain under the weight of unpaid government contracts.

    South African Fintech Littlefish Secures $9.5M Series A, Moves Past Founder Legal Dispute

    The round was led by global tech investment firm Partech, with participation from development finance institution Proparco.

    The $267bn Crown: Wave Edges Closer to Dethroning Orange in West Africa

    The BCEAO’s instant payments platform launched in late 2025 to link banks and mobile wallets across eight countries. Months later, top players Wave and Orange Money have yet to fully join — latest data suggests they have little urgency.

    South African Fintech Happy Pay Lands $5m Seed Round to Scale Zero-Interest BNPL Model

    The round was led by global technology investor Partech.