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    Meet the Eight New Egyptian Startups Backed by Prolific Investor EdVentures

    With these new investments, EdVentures has now backed a total of 22 startups, up from 14, marking a significant milestone in its journey to reshape education through technology. in Egypt.

    Egypt Approves First SPAC, Two Years After Local Startup’s Landmark SPAC IPO in New York

    Foreign entities are also now eligible as qualified investors if they hold ownership rights worth at least EGP 50 million ($1 million) .

    Egyptian Mobility Unicorn Swvl Entangled in New Bankruptcy Allegations as Stock Dives

    The research firm also noted that Swvl has only $2.9 million in cash remaining, down from $9.1 million at the beginning of 2023.

    Egypt’s SETTLE Raises $2M to Automate B2B Payments and Collections

    Founded in 2023 by Mostafa Mubarak and Camille Sayour, SETTLE aims to fill a long-standing gap in Egypt’s digital economy by focusing on B2B financial operations.
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    Two Exits in Six Years: Dan Kleinbaum’s GTXN Acquired by Luno

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    Cairo’s BPO Ecosystem Opens a New Front for Transatlantic Dealmaking

    While greenfield setups remain the main vehicle for corporate expansion in Egypt's tech export sector, cross-border M&A is emerging as an alternative for North American buyers seeking rapid scale.

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    As the Nigerian payments giant prepares to hit Wall Street, filings reveal an IPO heavily reliant on existing money.

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    A regulatory clampdown has turned existing consumer finance licences into scarce commodities, sparking a rush of high-stakes deals across Cairo.

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