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    Earlybird AI Secures $800K to Tackle Unemployment with Voice-First AI Software

    Adeyemi-Adams’ motivation for establishing the platform stems from her personal journey, having experienced homelessness and participated in various employment support programs.

    Launch Africa Investment Series: Rwanda’s Viebeg Joins the List

    The funding round also saw participation from several renowned co-investors, including Johnson & Johnson, Sanofi, Beyond Capital Ventures, Angaza Capital, and others.

    Heritage Bank Collapse: Nigerian Fintechs Scramble for Customer Trust, NDIC Safety Net Leaves Some Exposed

    In the wake of the Heritage Bank crisis, fintechs are grappling with the challenge of rebuilding customer trust. While those covered by the NDIC can leverage this as a selling point, others must find alternative ways to demonstrate their commitment to financial security.

    Egyptian Fintech Fawry Rewards Employees with $1M+ Share Deal Amid Soaring Q1 Profits

    Fawry employees collectively hold 43.1 million shares in the company, representing a portion of the over 227 million shares allocated under the company’s Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
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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.

    South African Insect Protein Startup Inseco Shuts Down After Raising $5.3M — ‘We Made Some Bad Hires’

    "The most important lesson I've learned is that success isn't just about technology. It's about timing, resilience and a healthy dose of luck."

    Saviu Ventures Continues Exit Spree with Kamtar Sale

    The Francophone Africa-focused VC has sold its majority stake in the Ivorian logistics startup to Logidoo, marking another major exit of 2025.

    Pezesha Founder Joins Africa’s New Wave of Founder-Investors

    The dual role reflects an emerging pattern in African venture capital, where founders leverage operational expertise whilst pursuing investment opportunities.

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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.

    South African Insect Protein Startup Inseco Shuts Down After Raising $5.3M — ‘We Made Some Bad Hires’

    "The most important lesson I've learned is that success isn't just about technology. It's about timing, resilience and a healthy dose of luck."

    The British Remittance Fintech Powering Central Africa’s $1B Mobile Money Boom

    The rise of mobile money remittances is having a profound impact on the CEMAC region.

    Sixty60: The $1.7M Seed Investment That Built a $1B Delivery Empire for Shoprite

    This milestone is not just a story of a legacy retailer adapting to the digital age; it’s a case study in strategic partnership.