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    Launch Africa Ventures’ $100M Fund II Expands Portfolio with 16 African Startups

    Launch Africa, based in Mauritius, led African startup investments for consecutive years, averaging over one deal per week in 2022. Known for supporting market leaders like Kuda and MarketForce, the VC has diversified investments across pre-seed, seed, and Series A startups continent-wide.

    Djamo vs. Carbon Cards: Unraveling the Debit Card Dilemma for Nigerian Fintech Startups

    Last week, the Nigerian fintech Carbon announced the discontinuation of its debit card operations,...

    Egypt’s Connect Money Secures $8 Million Seed Funding to Expand Embedded Finance Solutions

    Connect Money, a prominent fintech firm specializing in embedded finance services, has successfully concluded...

    Uganda’s Ensibuuko Acquires Chomoka App Following Strategic Investment

    In a landmark move for financial inclusion in Africa, CARE, a leading humanitarian organization,...
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