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    nCino Acquires DocFox: South African Fintech Deal Bolsters Banking Services

    Financial technology giant nCino has announced a significant step forward in its quest to...

    South Africa’s Standard Bank Pours $11M Into Local Fintech Startup Float

    In a significant boost to South Africa’s burgeoning fintech sector, Standard Bank has announced...

    XSML Capital Launches $98.7m African Rivers Fund IV, Doubling Investment Impact in Central and Eastern Africa

    XSML Capital, a prominent growth capital provider to Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in...

    South Africa’s Simera Sense Secures $14.8m to Boost Small Satellite Earth Observation

    Simera Sense, a South Africa-based leader in end-to-end optical payload solutions for the small...
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    iPOS Emerges From iProcure’s Collapse With SunCulture Backing

    iProcure, once a darling of the agritech scene with over $17m in total funding — including a $10.2m Series B in 2022 — collapsed into administration in May 2024.

    African Startup Deal Tracker — Newest Deals

    Here’s a closer look at the notable under-the-radar investment activity we’re tracking this month

    Renewed Ties and Regulatory Reforms Open South African Doors to UK Fintechs

    A flurry of regulatory approvals for British heavyweights this week coincides with a major diplomatic push from Downing Street, signaling a new era for cross-border fintech in South Africa.

    Kenyan Insurtech mTek Makes Rare Exit to Singapore Unicorn Bolttech

    The acquisition marks a significant liquidity event for the East African ecosystem, offering a strategic entry point for bolttech's expansion into the continent.