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    Ivorian Fintech Startup Djamo Lands Funding from State-Owned Investment Fund Post-Series B

    Djamo raised $13m in Series B round from investors last year.

    Jail and $8M Fine: Senegal’s Appeal Court Seals Wari Founder’s Fate — A Pioneer Before Fintech Unicorn Wave

    The court has upheld conviction for illegal co-founder share dilution fraud, a dramatic downfall for the innovator who laid the groundwork for fintech success stories like Wave.

    African Startup Deal Tracker

    Our African Startup Deal Tracker keeps you informed about under-the-radar investments shaping Africa’s startup ecosystem.

    Kuda Brandishes Workforce as Employee Abuse Claims Shake Nigerian Fintech

    Kuda’s handling of these allegations will likely set a precedent for workplace policies within Nigeria’s fintech ecosystem, an industry that has grown exponentially over the past decade.
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    African Startups Surpass $1bn in First-Half Funding Despite Slower Equity Flows

    Debt and climate finance drive a structural shift as the total for the year reaches $1.208bn, though it trails last year's pace.

    Seven Brutal Truths About African Tech Startup Funding in H1 2026

    The typical founder is raising less than half of what they raised a year ago.

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    African Startups Surpass $1bn in First-Half Funding Despite Slower Equity Flows

    Debt and climate finance drive a structural shift as the total for the year reaches $1.208bn, though it trails last year's pace.

    Seven Brutal Truths About African Tech Startup Funding in H1 2026

    The typical founder is raising less than half of what they raised a year ago.

    Local Investors Stage Partial Comeback in African Tech After Sharp First-Half Retreat

    June funding rounds show a recovery in the share of Africa-based investors, but several prominent funds remain absent and the revival is concentrated in a handful of markets.

    Egypt’s BrainsMingle Lands Strategic Backing From Recruitment Heavyweight BasharSoft

    The seed cheque is BasharSoft's first investment since acquiring career platform iCareer, and signals interest from MENA's recruitment incumbents in newer models of professional engagement.