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    Egypt Pulls Back Welcome Mat for “Blank Check” Companies Amid Global SPAC Woes

    This regulatory shift comes in the wake of a global SPAC slowdown, with many SPACs facing challenges in identifying suitable acquisition targets and completing deals within the stipulated timeframe

    Egypt’s Kemitt Secures Undisclosed Funding, Expands into Saudi Arabia

    With over 100,000 SKUs, Kemitt’s unique on-demand manufacturing model ensures orders are delivered efficiently within 7 to 12 days.

    IFC Leads $157.5M Funding Round in Egyptian Fintech Giant MNT-Halan

    This latest capital infusion follows a series of substantial funding rounds totaling $520 million over the past two years.

    Fuzé Investment Series: Tunisian Health-tech ReMotion Rehab Joins the List

    The company’s business model, which combines a subscription-based service with equipment sales, aligns with the growing tele-rehabilitation market, projected to reach USD 15.9 billion by 2032 (Global Market Insights, 2023).
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    DigsConnect Founder Alexandria Procter Launches $1.4M Vehicle to Back African Startups

    Procter founded DigsConnect four years ago while she was an undergraduate student at the University of Cape Town..

    A 230-Angel Network, Beyond the ‘Big Four’: Inside Renew Capital’s Quiet Conquest of African VC

    While Nigeria saw the second-highest number of applicants to its Renew Venture Lab (350), it has no portfolio company there yet.

    With Gov’t Backing, Japan’s Musashi Charges East Africa’s E-Moto Boom

    Musashi, a global manufacturer with 36 sites worldwide, is known for differential assemblies and transmission gears for traditional and electric vehicles.

    The $100k Oversight: How Bad Offboarding Is Costing Startups a Fortune

    When an employee leaves an organisation, most leaders focus on succession, handovers, and HR paperwork. But behind the scenes, many holes may have been created.

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    DigsConnect Founder Alexandria Procter Launches $1.4M Vehicle to Back African Startups

    Procter founded DigsConnect four years ago while she was an undergraduate student at the University of Cape Town..

    A 230-Angel Network, Beyond the ‘Big Four’: Inside Renew Capital’s Quiet Conquest of African VC

    While Nigeria saw the second-highest number of applicants to its Renew Venture Lab (350), it has no portfolio company there yet.

    Africa’s Payment Maze: Are New State-Backed Rails a Map or a Trap for Fintechs?

    In the last month alone, major economic blocs in East, Southern, and West Africa have launched ambitious interoperable platforms.

    How a Paper Fortune of $2.68m Vanished for a South African VC-Backed Fintech Founder

    Last year, TLcom Capital, together with Flourish Ventures, backed South African fintech LittleFish. However, that investment ended up in court, with one of LittleFish's founders fighting for his 'life' in the company post-deal.