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    Breadfast’s Investor Sees Nearly 2x Return as Valuation Climbs Toward $400M

    Egypt's top grocery startup stands out in African portfolio marked by stagnation and write-downs.

    Karim Beshara’s A15 Delivers Rare 10x Returns, A Decade On

    From the outset, Beshara pitched A15 not just as a fund, but as an operator-led, founder-first firm, shaped by his own experience on both sides of the table.

    Fintech Startup PALM Closes 7-Figure Round to Make Saving Rewarding in Egypt

    The round was led by pan-African venture firm 4DX Ventures, with participation from Plus VC and several international angel investors.

    Morocco Selects Global GPs Including Westmont and AfricInvest to Manage $1.9bn in Thematic Funds

    The funds will be domiciled in Morocco and will invest through a mix of equity and quasi-equity instruments.
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