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    Tanzanian Fintech Nala Raises $40M Series A for Global Expansion

    This $40 million funding round marks a pivotal moment for Nala. It will enable us to go beyond remittances and extend our reach beyond Africa, building a robust payments ecosystem

    Launch Africa Investment Series: Rwanda’s Viebeg Joins the List

    The funding round also saw participation from several renowned co-investors, including Johnson & Johnson, Sanofi, Beyond Capital Ventures, Angaza Capital, and others.

    Copia Kenya Joins Parent Company in Liquidation, Leaving E-commerce Dreams Void

    The company raised over $100 million in funding while it existed.

    Kenya’s Farm to Feed Secures New Funding to Combat Food Waste in Sub-Saharan Africa

     CityBlue Hotels, a prominent African hospitality chain, has announced a significant investment in Kenyan...
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    Egypt Wants to Be Your LP: Applications Open for New $1bn Fund-of-Funds

    Egypt is stepping up efforts to attract venture capital following the launch of its long-awaited Startup Charter.

    Beyond Borders: The African Countries Attracting the Most Capital from Nigerian VC Firms

    Collectively, the data reveals a venture capital community in transition — albeit a cautious and selective one.

    Beyond the Handshake: How AI Is Forcing Universities to Rewrite Their Contract with Students

    With 39% of core skills expected to shift by 2030, universities are ditching the lecture hall for project-based 'technical hybrids' and AI-integrated curricula.

    Zero Fees vs. High Inflation: Why Cisco Is Doubling Down on Affinity Africa’s ‘Freemium’ Math

    When Affinity received its Savings and Loans license in 2022, it was the first such permit granted in over a decade.

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    Egypt Wants to Be Your LP: Applications Open for New $1bn Fund-of-Funds

    Egypt is stepping up efforts to attract venture capital following the launch of its long-awaited Startup Charter.

    Beyond Borders: The African Countries Attracting the Most Capital from Nigerian VC Firms

    Collectively, the data reveals a venture capital community in transition — albeit a cautious and selective one.

    MaxAB-Wasoko Swaps Founders for Operators in Hunt for Profitability

    Following the departure of Wasoko founder Daniel Yu as CEO late last year, the combined entity is now aggressively reshuffling its regional leadership...

    Beltone Widens Its Investment Stack to Capture Growth-Stage Winners

    The Cairo-based financial group is expanding its investment stack beyond early-stage bets.