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    Cassava’s AI Factory: A Step Toward Africa’s AI Independence?

    The term “AI factory,” a prominent buzzword at NVIDIA’s recent GTC conference, encapsulates a vision of industrializing the creation of intelligent systems at scale.

    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."
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    With the integration underway, GrowthLabs is stepping on the gas for geographic and product expansion.

    London’s Lightrock Closes $500M Fund to Back Energy Access Firms Across Africa and Asia

    The fund targets a critical bottleneck in emerging market climate tech: the lack of growth-stage capital for established operators.

    The Hidden Machinery Behind Egypt’s Quiet Adtech Exit Boom

    Global buyers are snapping up Cairo-based marketing startups, capitalising on years of rigorous local consolidation.

    78% Below Cost: The Unforgiving Math Behind Digital Health Startup Vezeeta’s Pivot to Bricks and Mortar

    The deal is the most tangible sign yet that Egypt’s best known digital health platform is pivoting towards a hybrid model at a time when the purely online playbook is struggling

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    GrowthLabs Acquires Startup Gate to Unify MENA’s Fragmented Tech Ecosystem

    With the integration underway, GrowthLabs is stepping on the gas for geographic and product expansion.

    London’s Lightrock Closes $500M Fund to Back Energy Access Firms Across Africa and Asia

    The fund targets a critical bottleneck in emerging market climate tech: the lack of growth-stage capital for established operators.

    Appeal Dismissed, Liquidation Confirmed: Court Delivers Final Blow to Mastercard-Backed $106m African Startup Fund

    A South African high court has rejected a final attempt by Africa Founders Ventures and its business rescue practitioner to overturn a winding-up order.