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    Algebra Ventures Brings on New Investor in Rare Egyptian LP Secondary Deal

    Algebra Ventures has backed some of Egypt’s most well-known startups and invests from seed to Series B stages.

    PayPal Launches $100M Hunt for Acquisitions and Minority Stakes in African Fintech

    The move signals a deeper strategic push into the region for PayPal, building on its existing portfolio.

    Acumen’s $246M ‘De-Risking’ Fund Targets Africa’s Energy Frontier

    The Hardest-to-Reach (H2R) Initiative, launched at COP28, is now backed by a powerful coalition.

    Mirova’s $282M Fund Backs Kenya’s Arc Ride in First African EV Deal

    The €33bn asset manager's Gigaton Fund has committed up to $10m in debt to the Kenyan e-mobility startup to scale its battery-swapping network.
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    Moniepoint Posts First UK Profit as Group Recharges Drive Revenue to £18m

    The Nigerian fintech’s London subsidiary reported a £2.1m profit in 2025, but a £1.6m deferred tax credit did much of the work.

    Swvl Posts 123% Net Dollar Retention as Enterprise Bet Pays Off

    Dubai-based mobility group reports 59% revenue growth but remains lossmaking and cash-burning, with an August fundraising set to roughly double its share count

    Cairo’s BPO Ecosystem Opens a New Front for Transatlantic Dealmaking

    While greenfield setups remain the main vehicle for corporate expansion in Egypt's tech export sector, cross-border M&A is emerging as an alternative for North American buyers seeking rapid scale.

    Is Talent Export the New Impact Thesis? Daniel Yu’s $100M Fund Makes Its First Bet

    Move signals fund's focus on labour migration as a pathway out of poverty.

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    Moniepoint Posts First UK Profit as Group Recharges Drive Revenue to £18m

    The Nigerian fintech’s London subsidiary reported a £2.1m profit in 2025, but a £1.6m deferred tax credit did much of the work.

    Swvl Posts 123% Net Dollar Retention as Enterprise Bet Pays Off

    Dubai-based mobility group reports 59% revenue growth but remains lossmaking and cash-burning, with an August fundraising set to roughly double its share count

    London’s Lendable Picks Kenya’s Watu for First Check From $200m Climate Fund

    Watu, a Kenyan asset-financing company that provides lease-to-own motorcycles and smartphones across Africa and...

    Uber and Jumia Alumni Close Moroccan Agritech YoLa Fresh After Failing to Secure Series A

    Less than three years after launch, Moroccan agritech standout YoLa Fresh has ceased operations after failing to secure Series A follow-on funding.