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    Egypt’s Swvl Seeks Lifeline with New HSBC Debt Deal

    Despite recent wins, Swvl’s financial health remains under scrutiny.

    North African VCs Extend Overseas Foray with $1.2M Investment in France’s Upfund

    CDG Invest’s involvement in Upfund follows its recent participation in a $2.4 million seed round for Amsterdam-based hospitality tech startup Userguest.

    Algeria’s Startup Ministry Produces Three Ministers in Landmark Cabinet Reshuffle

    These appointments signify how the startup ministry, established recently in 2020 to nurture the country’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, has become a critical talent pipeline for Algeria’s government.

    Egypt’s Swvl Raises $4.7M for US Market Expansion

    Swvl intends to channel the proceeds into working capital and operational expansion, particularly in regions with high growth potential.
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