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    From Ride Wars to Investment Wars: Global Ride-Hailing Giants’ New African Strategy — ‘It’s About Diversifying’

    The fight for the African commuter is no longer solely about offering the cheapest or fastest ride.

    Egyptian Fintech Firm ValU Gears Up for IPO After Board Approval

    ValU has gained significant traction with its BNPL platform, enabling millions of consumers to make purchases and pay for them in installments.

    ‘New Funding Rounds Currently the Most Common Exit Strategy in Africa’ — Goodwell on Two Decades of Investment Lesson

    "Our most exited region to date is West Africa, where we have completed four exits."

    TymeBank Deposits Surge to $385m as Digital Lender Builds on Unicorn Status

    The increase in deposits from R6.3bn ($347.11m) in June 2024 reflects the continued growth of the digital lender, which reached a milestone of 10.7m customers by the end of December.
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    Egypt’s Flextock Bags $12.6m to Be the ‘Operating System’ for Middle East E-Commerce

    The “Shopify plus logistics” model is coming to the MENA region with more muscle.

    African Startup Deal Tracker — Newest Deals

    Here’s a closer look at the notable under-the-radar investment activity we’re tracking this month.

    Riding Morocco’s Fintech Wave, AfricInvest Moves to Acquire Vantage Payment Systems

    A new heavy hitter is entering the Moroccan fintech landscape, in what feels like the next chapter after local fintech Cash Plus went on a highly successful IPO last year.

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

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

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    Egypt’s Flextock Bags $12.6m to Be the ‘Operating System’ for Middle East E-Commerce

    The “Shopify plus logistics” model is coming to the MENA region with more muscle.

    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 Unwritten Rules of Running a Blended Finance Fund in Africa

    Nobody publishes them. Nobody formally acknowledges them. But spend enough time inside the data, and the operating logic of Africa’s blended finance ecosystem becomes difficult to ignore.

    Cape Town’s Havaíc Hits $30m Milestone for Third Fund as Institutional Interest Hardens

    The latest capital injection comes from E Squared Investments