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    Edge Growth Ventures Raises $2.1M to Back Growth-Stage South African Firms

    Edge Growth’s portfolio already includes firms such as Rentoza, logistics operator DKN Transport, home services startup SweepSouth, among others

    Egypt’s Sawari Ventures Targets West and East African Startups in New $200M Fund

    Approximately 70% of the total fund, or about $140 million, is earmarked for investments within Egypt over the next four to five years.

    Singapore’s XA Network Backs African Startups in Latest Global Expansion

    Singapore-based investment network XA Network has announced its expansion into Africa with the launch...

    IFC Backs $200M Acumen Fund to Light Up Africa

    Acumen ’s Hardest-to-Reach Fund targets off-grid solar companies operating in 16 countries across Sub-Saharan Africa.
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    Ghana’s State-Backed Planned $120M Venture Capital Fund Wrestles with Foreign Interests

    Currently, over 90% of VCTF funding originates from foreign sources.

    Uganda’s KaFresh Secures Funding to Extend Fresh Produce Longevity

    Made from plant-based materials, including overripe fruits, the solution delays spoilage by reducing oxidation and microbial decay.

    Open Source Leader CNCF Partners with Andela to Train 30,000 Africans in Cloud Technology, Free of Charge

    The program, scheduled to launch next year, will span two to three years.

    Swvl Secures New $4.2 Million in Egyptian Contracts as Questions Surround Financial Stability

    The contracts come on the heels of Swvl’s strategic five-year deal with e& Egypt, a telecommunications leader, valued at up to $6.3 million.

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    Ghana’s State-Backed Planned $120M Venture Capital Fund Wrestles with Foreign Interests

    Currently, over 90% of VCTF funding originates from foreign sources.

    Uganda’s KaFresh Secures Funding to Extend Fresh Produce Longevity

    Made from plant-based materials, including overripe fruits, the solution delays spoilage by reducing oxidation and microbial decay.

    Cameroon’s Fako Capital, I&P’s Latest Anchor Fund, Targets $500K Investments in High-Growth Startups

    Fako Capital joins a growing network of African impact funds nurtured by I&P

    Lesaka’s Acquisition Streak Continues, Utility Innovator Recharger Snapped Up in $28M Deal

    Recharger operates a base of over 460,000 registered prepaid electricity meters, catering to landlords and tenants.