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    Equator Africa Raises $54 Million to Invest in African Startups, Backed by IFC’s First Venture into ClimateTech

    While the fund’s primary focus is on Kenya and Nigeria, it has already backed companies with operations in a diverse set of countries, including Côte D’Ivoire, Ghana, Madagascar, Senegal, South Africa, Sierra Leone, and Zambia.

    Dubai’s Global Ventures Sets Sights on Expanding African Startup Portfolio with New Fund

    Global Ventures has previously made notable investments in a variety of African startups, including Kenya's Ilara Health, Egypt's Paymob, Nigeria's Moniepoint. Others include Helium Health, Metro Africa Xpress Inc. (MAX), Elmenus…

    South Africa Backs Early-Stage Startups with $17M State-Led Seed Fund

    The fund aims to deploy capital to at least 50 early-stage start-ups over its investment period, with a specific focus on technology and innovation.

    Holocene Targets African Climate-Tech Startups with New Fund

    To date, Holocene has successfully executed six investments through its permanent capital vehicle and an additional four investments via HVF I.
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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.