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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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    From Scale-Up to Step-Down: The Six Patterns Defining Africa’s Tech CEO Exodus

    Most of these companies raised their defining early rounds during a narrow window when African tech attracted serious institutional capital for the first time.

    African Startup Deal Tracker — Newest Deals

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

    Nigeria’s Alerzo Dissolves Singapore SPVs Amid Asset Freeze and Legal Battle

    The FMCG distribution startup is battling a $2.8m debt recovery suit from Moniepoint as macroeconomic headwinds batter the country's B2B commerce sector.

    The Hidden Machinery Behind Egypt’s Quiet Adtech Exit Boom

    Global buyers are snapping up Cairo-based marketing startups, capitalising on years of rigorous local consolidation.

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    From Scale-Up to Step-Down: The Six Patterns Defining Africa’s Tech CEO Exodus

    Most of these companies raised their defining early rounds during a narrow window when African tech attracted serious institutional capital for the first time.

    African Startup Deal Tracker — Newest Deals

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

    From a Failed Merger to $10M ARR: How Prembly Cracked Africa’s Identity Infrastructure — “Localisation is non-negotiable”

    "We’re processing around seven million unique verifications per month, up from 4.7 million."

    Geographic Borders Blur as Africa-Focused Funds Chase Global Infrastructure

    A series of recent funding rounds involving prominent African venture investors reveals a quiet but significant shift: the continent's most active backers are writing cheques for companies that may never prioritise Africa at all.