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    How £21M of Debt Sank the Fresh Funding Quest for Failed SA Startup WhereIsMyTransport

    Despite raising over $27 million in funding since its inception in 2016, the company had only £180,000 (approximately $225,000) left to settle its obligations as of the date of filing for insolvency...

    Kenyan HR-Payroll Provider Workpay Raises $8.8 Million in New Funding Round

    Kenyan HR and payroll platform Workpay has recently raised $8.8 million in a new...

    Tax Breaks, Funding: Inside the New Startup Act in Ivory Coast 

    Signed into law by President Alassane Ouattara on January 22, 2024, this new Startup Act in Ivory Coast marks a new era for tech entrepreneurship in the country.

    Is HostAfrica Eating Africa’s Web Hosting Industry Alive? The Buyout Blitz Continues

    In a strategic move to strengthen its presence in Nigeria, HostAfrica has announced the...
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    High Frequency, Low Churn: The Unexpected Power Users of Cross-Border Fintech

    For most financial technology companies, the race for growth hinges on capturing the youngest, most digitally-native users. But that could be misleading.

    From Wages to Fraud to Deliveries: The Pattern Behind South Africa’s Recent Startup Funding

    A run of recent funding rounds shows local venture capital gravitating toward one type of company - regardless of sector.

    Inside dLocal’s $23.7M AZA Finance Deal: $22.8M of Customers, IP and Goodwill

    The Nasdaq-listed payments group settled its restructured Africa transaction without paying cash.

    Post-Office Relief: US Kills BOI Rules in Stealth Win for Foreign Tech

    By dismantling beneficial ownership registers, Washington inadvertently protected foreign tech entrepreneurs from fines and privacy leaks.

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    High Frequency, Low Churn: The Unexpected Power Users of Cross-Border Fintech

    For most financial technology companies, the race for growth hinges on capturing the youngest, most digitally-native users. But that could be misleading.

    From Wages to Fraud to Deliveries: The Pattern Behind South Africa’s Recent Startup Funding

    A run of recent funding rounds shows local venture capital gravitating toward one type of company - regardless of sector.

    Why the Best Business Strategy Is Nothing Without a Clear Execution Strategy

    Even companies with excellent strategies will remain stuck until they execute the plans, but execution is no silver bullet.

    German and Swiss Development Funds Inject $2.3 Million Into Spark to Scale Sub-Saharan Energy Access

    The Breda-based B2B solar company will use the development-finance investment to build financing tools...