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    Egypt’s Sawari Ventures Targets West and East African Startups in New $200M Fund

    Approximately 70% of the total fund, or about $140 million, is earmarked for investments within Egypt over the next four to five years.

    Lapaire Raises $3.2M for Eye Care Expansion Across Africa

    This latest investment follows a previous funding round in January, where Lapaire secured $3 million to bolster its growth.

    “We Succeeded in Acquiring the Tech Back” — iProcure Co-Founder Reflects on Journey Post-Administration

    "We had to employ executives who took stock options and were paid four times our salary for something we spent eight years building."

    Kenya-Based VC Firm DOB Equity Pivots Investment Strategy Under New CEO

    As DOB Equity embarks on this new chapter, the industry will be closely observing how the firm’s refocused strategy will shape its future.
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    Egyptian Venture Studio Aria Ventures Launches New Fund to Back Deep-Tech Startups

    The investment is designed to bridge the gap between scientific research and commercial applications, providing both capital and hands-on support to startups in their formative stages.

    Meet the 9 AI Startups Google Is Backing in Its Latest Africa Accelerator Class

    The announcement follows a rigorous selection process that began in April 2025, drawing nearly 1,500 applicants from across Africa.

    As Rivals Collapse, Nigeria’s Chowdeck Bets on Owning the Restaurant with Mira Acquisition

    The timing of Chowdeck’s vertical expansion is notable.

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    Egyptian Venture Studio Aria Ventures Launches New Fund to Back Deep-Tech Startups

    The investment is designed to bridge the gap between scientific research and commercial applications, providing both capital and hands-on support to startups in their formative stages.

    Meet the 9 AI Startups Google Is Backing in Its Latest Africa Accelerator Class

    The announcement follows a rigorous selection process that began in April 2025, drawing nearly 1,500 applicants from across Africa.

    TymeBank Is Now South Africa’s Third-Largest Bank — But Scaling Further May Cost More Than It Can Afford

    TymeBank is now South Africa’s third-largest bank by customer base, serving over 11 million South Africans . But a big trouble is looming.

    As Nigeria’s Economy Sinks, Its VCs Look Everywhere Else

    This week, Ingressive Capital, long considered one of the few pro-local holdouts, joined the wave.