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    IFC Raises New Funding to Back Women-Led Startups in Africa via SheWinsAfrica Initiative

    The SheWinsAfrica initiative welcomes applications from women-led startups across all sectors in Sub-Saharan Africa. To be eligible, startups must have at least one female founder.

    Innovate Africa Launches $2.5M to Support Early-Stage Startups

    This sector-agnostic fund aims to back up to 20 startups in its first year.

    Rwanda Green Fund Invests $2M in Green Startups via Ireme Invest

    BasiGo Rwanda was awarded a RWF 300 million (USD 225,000) recoverable grant from Ireme Invest, the Rwanda Green Fund 's green investment facility.

    GO LIVE FUND Secures $4.8 Million Backing from ANAVA, Targets Tunisian ‘Pain Killer’ Startups

    The GO LIVE FUND, an €8 million ($8.6M) fund with a first closing at €6 million ($6.6M), aims to support 36 B2B startups in their initial development phase.
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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.