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    Egyptian Fintech Firm ValU Gears Up for IPO After Board Approval

    ValU has gained significant traction with its BNPL platform, enabling millions of consumers to make purchases and pay for them in installments.

    Foreign Fintech Firms Double Down on Egypt as Losses Prompt Strategic Recalibration

    Egypt’s appeal as a fintech hub for foreign players is increasingly pronounced.

    Egyptian Startups Flee en Masse to Saudi for Fortune — ‘It’s as if We’re Stuck in the Same Place with No Progress’

    With economic instability and regulatory challenges at home, Egypt risks losing its brightest entrepreneurs to more supportive environments in the Gulf.

    Egyptian Fintech Cassbana ‘Restarting’ Operations After a Tumultuous Pause

    The Egyptian fintech is attempting a restart after two co-founders left.
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    African Startup Deal Tracker — Newest Deals

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

    JSE Reforms Listing Regime as African Exchanges Fight for Tech IPOs

    The Johannesburg Stock Exchange has overhauled its listing requirements to accommodate high-growth companies, but questions remain about whether the changes go far enough.

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    African Startup Deal Tracker — Newest Deals

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

    JSE Reforms Listing Regime as African Exchanges Fight for Tech IPOs

    The Johannesburg Stock Exchange has overhauled its listing requirements to accommodate high-growth companies, but questions remain about whether the changes go far enough.

    New Wave of Investors Targets Ghana’s Pension Billions After 5% Private Markets Mandate

    In late 2024 and throughout 2025, the National Pensions Regulatory Authority (NPRA) tightened its grip on offshore investments, effectively blocking fund managers from moving capital abroad.

    Egypt’s NowPay Lands $20m to Launch Saudi Joint Venture

    Egyptian fintech NowPay has secured a $20m strategic investment to fuel its expansion into Saudi Arabia