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    What Went Wrong at Edukoya? Nigerian Edtech Closure Raises Market Questions — and Financial Red Flags

    Even in 2022, a year after the purported $3.5 million raise, Edukoya presented a net liability of £353,881.

    Togo’s Gozem Raises $30M to Fuel Vehicle Financing Across Francophone Africa

    For Morocco’s Al Mada Ventures, investing in a high-growth super-app in Francophone Africa fits its broader financial services strategy.

    Senegal Enlists Executives From Tech Startups InTouch, Wave, Others To Lead a Crucial $1.7B Tech Overhaul

    Perhaps the most intriguing, and arguably audacious, element of this “New Technology Deal” is the government’s decision to parachute in leaders from the sharp end of Senegal’s booming startup ecosystem.

    Nigerian Fintech Giant Flutterwave Eyes Lagos IPO as Wall Street  Debut Remains Uncertain

    Experts, however, question if Flutterwave listing on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) will maximize investor returns.
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    Meet the 9 VCs Tasked With Deploying Morocco’s New $270m Startup War Chest

    The shortlist, culled from 47 applications, relies heavily on international operational experience.

    “We’re Not Monitoring Energy — We’re Deciding What Happens Next”: Inside PowerLabs’ Bet on Automation

    "The most important lesson we’ve taken from this journey is how much your team determines everything else."

    Optasia’s Growth Is Coming From Where Few Investors Are Looking

    The Dubai-headquartered lending platform's most revealing growth story is not in Africa's largest markets.

    South Africa’s OneBio Secures Funding to Build Africa’s ‘Biotech Factory’ Amid a Deep Tech Reality Check

    The Cape Town venture studio is doubling down on its hybrid model, but a high failure rate highlights the structural hurdles of scaling science in Africa.

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    Meet the 9 VCs Tasked With Deploying Morocco’s New $270m Startup War Chest

    The shortlist, culled from 47 applications, relies heavily on international operational experience.

    “We’re Not Monitoring Energy — We’re Deciding What Happens Next”: Inside PowerLabs’ Bet on Automation

    "The most important lesson we’ve taken from this journey is how much your team determines everything else."

    Standard Bank Leads $330m Refinancing for JSE-Listed AI Fintech Optasia

    Optasia, which made history in November 2025 as the largest fintech IPO on the JSE, uses proprietary AI to provide credit scoring and micro-lending to unbanked populations.

    From Kitchens to Cockpits: The Egyptian Startup Turning Cooking Oil Into a 25x Investor Return

    Delta Oil operates at the intersection of waste management and energy production.