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    Renew Capital Ventures into Ghana with Investment in Digital Banking Startup Affinity Africa

    In a significant move towards fostering financial inclusion in Africa, Renew Capital, an Africa-focused...

    Japan’s MOL Group Backs Novastar Ventures’ US$200M Fund III

    Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL), a prominent Japanese shipping company with a legacy spanning...

    Shoprite Group Launches W23 Global, a $125M Corporate Venture Fund Targeting Early-Stage RetailTech

    Five of the world’s foremost grocery retailers have joined forces to inaugurate a groundbreaking...

    Kenyan Carbon Finance Startup Burn Secures $12M to Combat Africa’s Clean Cooking Deficit

    Burn, a Nairobi-based startup, is leveraging carbon finance to address Africa’s pressing issue of...
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    Defense, Logistics and the ‘Home’ Bias: Mapping Africa’s Q1 Startup Capital Flows

    First-quarter data reveals a fracturing landscape, with domestic funds diverging sharply from foreign backers.

    Africa’s Most Active Startup Investors in Q1 2026 — and Where They Put Their Money

    While fintech remains a dominant sector for African venture capital, the nature of the deals has changed.

    Egypt’s Telda Abandons the Unbanked to Chase Egypt’s Consumer Credit Boom

    Startup backed by Sequoia Capital abandons original focus on the unbanked to build a vertically integrated financial group.

    Moniepoint Rides Wave of Nigerian Fintech Consolidation as Venture Funding Retreats

    While Orda currently operates in Nigeria and Kenya, this acquisition only covers its Nigerian operations, leaving the future of its Kenyan arm undecided.

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    Defense, Logistics and the ‘Home’ Bias: Mapping Africa’s Q1 Startup Capital Flows

    First-quarter data reveals a fracturing landscape, with domestic funds diverging sharply from foreign backers.

    Africa’s Most Active Startup Investors in Q1 2026 — and Where They Put Their Money

    While fintech remains a dominant sector for African venture capital, the nature of the deals has changed.

    Egypt Bears Brunt of Regional War as African Startup Funding Dips 8% in Q1

    The downturn contrasts sharply with January and February.

    Middle East Conflict Forces Egypt’s Financial Sector into Remote Work as Petroleum Bill Hits $2.5bn

    Here is a breakdown of the policy, the economic conditions driving it, and how it will affect businesses on the ground.