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    Breega Launches $75 Million Fund for Early-Stage African Startups

    Breega with offices in Lagos and Cape Town, aims to back African startups that address the continent's unique challenges and contribute to sustainable development.

    Yassir Acquires Tunisian Delivery Startup KooL, Fresh off $150M Raise and Flink Deal

    One year and $150 million later, Algeria-based tech giant Yassir isn't slowing down. After snapping up European delivery service Flink, they've now set their sights on neighboring rival KooL.

    South African Biotech Startup Immobazyme Secures $1.3M to Expand Production

    The Stellenbosch-based company, founded in 2019 by a trio of scientists, specializes in pioneering enzyme immobilization and precision fermentation technologies.

    From Debanking to Backing: HSBC Egypt Launches Surprise $31M Startup Fund

    In a significant shift, HSBC Egypt is launching a 1.5 billion Egyptian pounds (approximately...
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    South African Anti-Fraud Startup Orca Secures $2.35M Seed Round to Protect Emerging Market Payment Rails

    The round was led by pan-African venture capital firm Norrsken22, which previously anchored the company’s $550,000 pre-seed round in early 2024.

    European VC Newion Leads $2.1M Seed Round for SA Fintech NjiaPay

    The Amsterdam and South Africa-based startup, spun out of communications app Talk360, is bringing European-style payment orchestration to the African mid-market.

    Western Union and Cassava’s Sasai Target South Africa’s $1bn Outbound Remittance Market

    While the narrative around African remittances often focuses on inflows from Europe and the US, South Africa presents a lucrative inverse opportunity.

    SolarAfrica Buys Out Its Own Backer in $39m Secondary

    The CESA buyout comes as SolarAfrica is simultaneously executing a broader transition in its business model 

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    South African Anti-Fraud Startup Orca Secures $2.35M Seed Round to Protect Emerging Market Payment Rails

    The round was led by pan-African venture capital firm Norrsken22, which previously anchored the company’s $550,000 pre-seed round in early 2024.

    European VC Newion Leads $2.1M Seed Round for SA Fintech NjiaPay

    The Amsterdam and South Africa-based startup, spun out of communications app Talk360, is bringing European-style payment orchestration to the African mid-market.

    Algerian Super-App Yassir Buys Uno Hypermarkets to Fill the Jumia-Shaped Hole

    The rumoured unicorn is capitalising on Jumia's recent market exit by merging its digital ecosystem with a brick-and-mortar footprint.

    After 14 Years of Bootstrapping, Cybervergent Raises $3M Seed to Scale AI Compliance Platform

    The deal continues a broader trend of Nigerian VCs backing foreign startups or local companies with continental ambitions, as Nigeria’s economy faces mounting macroeconomic challenges.