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    ‘Compete with VCs and Fail’ — Top CVC Investors in Africa Warn

    “Another challenge is ensuring the right people are running the CVC. It’s not a product."

    Nigeria’s Matta Secures Additional Funding to Bridge Africa’s Chemical Supply Chain Gaps

    With a presence beyond Nigeria in markets like Cote Ivoire, Senegal, and Mauritius, Matta plans to expand to South Africa and Eastern Africa by the end of 2024.

    Investment Firm Taps into African Sports Tech Market with NERGii Deal

    This technology is poised to not only elevate the performance of athletes but also address common pain points experienced by consumers.

    Maghreb VC Firms Look Beyond Borders After Local Startup Setbacks

    This strategic pivot is largely a response to a series of high-profile startup failures within the region, prompting investors to rethink their approach to safeguarding their portfolios.
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    EU-Backed Anara Capital Closes $48m to Fund North African Social Impact Startups

    Amsterdam-based Anara Impact Capital has secured a $48m first close for its debut fund, anchored by the EU and the German government.

    As VC Pulls Back, Cascador Bets $5.6m on Nigeria’s Growth-Stage Startups

    Seven ventures in clean energy, agriculture, AI and healthcare received catalytic funding from the Lagos-based accelerator, in a sign of continued investor appetite for Nigeria's real economy.

    The Anti-VC Pivot: Wasoko Founder Launches $100M Fund to Back Migration and Manufacturing

    "Venture-scale returns are only possible in a small subset of business models."

    From Profitability to $10M ARR: How Prembly Cracked Africa’s Identity Infrastructure

    "We’re processing around seven million unique verifications per month, up from 4.7 million."

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    EU-Backed Anara Capital Closes $48m to Fund North African Social Impact Startups

    Amsterdam-based Anara Impact Capital has secured a $48m first close for its debut fund, anchored by the EU and the German government.

    As VC Pulls Back, Cascador Bets $5.6m on Nigeria’s Growth-Stage Startups

    Seven ventures in clean energy, agriculture, AI and healthcare received catalytic funding from the Lagos-based accelerator, in a sign of continued investor appetite for Nigeria's real economy.

    From African Mines to AI Data Labs: Soros-Backed Fund Targets Supply Chain Blind Spots

    The fund’s portfolio includes tools for worker voice, AI-powered supplier mapping and cleaner critical mineral processing.

    E-Mobility, Stablecoins, and DFI Retreat to Debt: African Funding Themes Take Shape in 2026

    Taken together, these three themes point to a funding environment that is becoming increasingly polarised.