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    Japanese VCs Launch $20m Fund to Bridge Corporate Japan and African Tech

    A wave of Japanese corporates and early-stage funds is headed for Africa.

    After Backing Egypt’s Top Startups and VCs, EBRD Sets Sights on Nigeria

    The bank is currently establishing its first resident office in Lagos.

    MTN’s Fintech Arm Is Growing Faster Than Data

    In Africa, the largest telecom company is reporting that its fintech arm is outperforming its data segment—should this be a cause for concern?

    TLcom’s $5M Pre-Seed Fund Hits Halfway Mark in Its Search for Africa’s Next Unicorns

    The top VC firm plans to make up to ten more pre-seed investments from the TAPSI fund before the end of 2026.
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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.

    The Funding Desert: Why Algerian Startups Are Being Pushed Toward the Public Markets

    In a country where traditional funding channels remain limited, Algerian entrepreneurs are testing whether public markets can fuel innovation - but the path forward is far from certain

    Jumia Hits Positive Working Capital: The Most Important Chart in African Tech

    The real story lies in what Jumia has chosen to destroy.

    When a Multilateral Bank Goes Seed-Stage: Afreximbank’s Startup Gamble

    This accelerator is not a standalone experiment; it is the logical progression of a more aggressive investment strategy.

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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.

    The Funding Desert: Why Algerian Startups Are Being Pushed Toward the Public Markets

    In a country where traditional funding channels remain limited, Algerian entrepreneurs are testing whether public markets can fuel innovation - but the path forward is far from certain

    The Graduation Gap: Mapping Africa’s Current High-Liquidity Post-Seed Corridors

    Approximately 5% to 21% of African seed-stage startups successfully secure Series A funding, significantly lower than the global average of roughly 33%.

    Zambian Neobank Lupiya Raises $11.2m Series A to Expand Across Southern Africa

    Founded in 2016, Lupiya operates as a digital-first financial services provider targeting Zambia’s unbanked and underbanked populations.