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    Meet the Fund Manager Deploying a $1bn Zafiri War Chest for Africa’s Off-Grid Energy Startups

    The Cape Town-based firm will manage Zafiri, a new blended finance vehicle from the IFC and AfDB aiming to plug the 'missing middle' equity gap for decentralised energy companies.

    South African Insect Protein Startup Inseco Shuts Down After Raising $5.3M — ‘We Made Some Bad Hires’

    "The most important lesson I've learned is that success isn't just about technology. It's about timing, resilience and a healthy dose of luck."

    Moroccan Proptech Yakeey Gets $7M Backing from IFC to Fix ‘Opaque’ Real Estate Market

    Launched in 2023 by Karim Beqqali, a veteran of the real estate sector and founder of Yamed Group...

    YC Alum Chari Raises $12M to Launch a Banking-as-a-Service Platform in Morocco

    The YC-backed startup is pursuing a dual strategy: embedding financial services for mom-and-pop shops while also offering its fintech infrastructure to other businesses.
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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

    From Seed to Exit in Seven Months: Egypt’s InfiniLink Delivers a 4x Return for Its State Backer

    After participating in InfiniLink's $10 million seed round this April, Egypt Venture and M Empire Angels are now securing a 4x return.

    Five African Women-Led Startups Win Naspers Backing — a First for the Embattled Investor

    After shuttering its R1.4bn venture fund amid criticism over diversity, the South African tech giant is betting on female founders with equity-free grants

    Rethinking Urban Work: Why the 15-Minute City Matters

    As CEO of Workshop17, Paul Keursten has observed how the geography of work affects business performance and quality of life. Here, he shares his lessons.

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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

    From Seed to Exit in Seven Months: Egypt’s InfiniLink Delivers a 4x Return for Its State Backer

    After participating in InfiniLink's $10 million seed round this April, Egypt Venture and M Empire Angels are now securing a 4x return.

    Ethiopia’s New Currency War Front: The Back Offices of Licensed Fintech Apps

    Ethiopian authorities have opened a new war front in a less conventional theatre.