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    Out of Style: Why North Africa’s Venture-Backed Fashion Startups Are Disappearing

    After a multimillion-dollar funding boom, North Africa’s once-hyped fashion startups are quietly going bust. What went wrong?

    Egypt’s Fintech Firms Given 12 Months to Get Licensed or Shut Down

    Importantly, the new rules also apply to foreign firms offering payment services to customers inside Egypt.

    Tesla Opens Casablanca Office With Plans to Sell Cars, Solar — and Electricity

    Tesla’s Moroccan debut comes amid a shifting landscape.

    Africa’s Biggest Battery-Backed Solar Project Is Coming to Southern Egypt — Backed by $184M in Funding

    Located in Qena Governorate in southern Egypt, the $590 million project has been granted a Golden License.
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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