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    Ampersand Secure New Funding to Accelerate Electric Motorcycle Expansion in East Africa

    Ampersand, the Nairobi-based electric transport energy company, has announced a major financial boost with...

    SA’s Omnisient Secures $7.5M to Help Banks Learn How People Spend Loan Money

    In essence, Omnisient is a company that helps financial institutions like banks and insurance companies make better decisions about who to give loans or insurance to.

    Baobab Network Expands Its Portfolio with New Investments Across Africa

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

    Egypt’s ValU Raises $22.3 Million in New Debt Financing

    ValU has revolutionized the financial services sector in Egypt by empowering millions of individuals through its buy now, pay later (BNPL) platform, U.
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    E-Mobility, Stablecoins, and DFI Retreat to Debt: African Funding Themes Take Shape in 2026

    Taken together, these three themes point to a funding environment that is becoming increasingly polarised.

    Local VCs Are Quietly Retreating From African Startup Cap Tables

    Analysis of deal data for the first half of 2026 shows a sharp decline in the presence of Africa‑based investors on cap tables.

    The Anti-VC Pivot: Wasoko Founder Launches $100M Fund to Back Migration and Manufacturing

    "Venture-scale returns are only possible in a small subset of business models."

    From Profitability to $10M ARR: How Prembly Cracked Africa’s Identity Infrastructure

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

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    E-Mobility, Stablecoins, and DFI Retreat to Debt: African Funding Themes Take Shape in 2026

    Taken together, these three themes point to a funding environment that is becoming increasingly polarised.

    Local VCs Are Quietly Retreating From African Startup Cap Tables

    Analysis of deal data for the first half of 2026 shows a sharp decline in the presence of Africa‑based investors on cap tables.

    Franchising and the 90-Day Threshold

    If you stepped away for 90 days, would your franchise brand survive?- By Larry Hodes, CEO Grow Franchising & FASA Board Member

    Dawar Raises Debt Facilities to Bring Traceability to Egypt’s Recycling Industry

    Egyptian platform Dawar Circular Solutions has secured nine-figure financing facilities denominated in Egyptian pounds...