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    Maghreb VC Firms Look Beyond Borders After Local Startup Setbacks

    This strategic pivot is largely a response to a series of high-profile startup failures within the region, prompting investors to rethink their approach to safeguarding their portfolios.

    From Bangalore to Lagos: The Rise of Indian Tech Influence in Nigeria

    Dubbed the “Engineering Mobility Program,” the strategy...involves relocating engineers from Flutterwave’s African offices to Capgemini’s offices in Bangalore, India.

    Africa’s Leading Accelerator Becomes VC Firm 54 Collective. With Tighter Investment Mandate

    “We’re narrowing our sectoral focus to concentrate on early-stage startups where our support can make a more significant difference.”

    Egypt’s Lucky ONE Secures $3M to Expand Credit Platform and Regional Footprint

    The funding marks a significant milestone for the company as it accelerates its path to profitability, targeting Q1 2025 for this achievement.
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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

    Loud, Quiet, or Contextual? What European and African Consumer Behaviour Reveals About Status, History and Power

    The most enduring luxury brands we encounter are those that understand why consumers signal status, not just how they do it.

    Dot Com Zambia’s IPO Caps a Lively Year for African Tech Listings

    The massive oversubscription in Morocco (Cash Plus) and the solid retail turnout in Zambia (DCZ) debunk the myth that African retail investors won’t buy tech.

    From Idea to Investable: The ‘Product-First’ Playbook Behind Africa’s ‘Toughest’ Fund

    With an acceptance rate of just 0.1%, the fund is deliberately designed to filter aggressively for ideas that can survive real-world scrutiny before capital ever becomes the differentiator.

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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

    Loud, Quiet, or Contextual? What European and African Consumer Behaviour Reveals About Status, History and Power

    The most enduring luxury brands we encounter are those that understand why consumers signal status, not just how they do it.

    Egypt’s Follow-on Formula: Inside the $54m Venture Engine Built by 500 Global and the State

    Since 2022, the partnership has put 380 founders from 197 startups through its seed and scale-up programs.

    The Anti-Herd: 12 Deals That Defied Africa’s Tech Funding Playbook in 2025

    In a year when "following the herd" described most African venture activity, these outlier deals stand out for actually taking risk. Which is, theoretically, what venture capital is supposed to do.