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    European VC Openseed Wants to Invest up to $150K in African Startups

    Maria Rotilu, a former investor with Octopus Ventures and Oxford Seed Fund, is launching...

    Spiro Secures $50 Million Debt Financing to Expand Electric Vehicle Presence in Africa

     African electric vehicle (EV) company Spiro has signed a $50 million debt financing agreement...

    Over $100M Funding Fails to Save Copia: 1060 Jobs on the Line as Kenyan Ecommerce Startup Considers Shutdown

    In a somber announcement on May 16th, 2024, Kenyan ecommerce startup Copia notified its...

    More Debt Funding for Kenyan Climate-Tech: New $95 Million Available

    Kenyan climate-focused businesses and women entrepreneurs received a funding boost this week with a...
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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.