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    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.

    Endeavor South Africa Raises $10.8M in First Close of Harvest Fund III, Targets African Tech Firms 

    Endeavor aims for similar outcomes with Harvest Fund III, targeting a return of 25%, or three to four times the invested capital.

    Transform Health Fund Closes at $111M, Targets More Health-Tech After Kenya’s Lapaire

    By backing businesses focused on local supply chains, innovative care delivery, and digital solutions, the fund seeks to strengthen Africa’s healthcare systems while offering risk-adjusted returns to investors.

    France’s Largest VC Firm, Bpifrance, Establishes New Base in Egypt

    In June this year, French President Emmanuel Macron announced the creation of the “Fonds Maghreb,” a €100 million fund aimed at North Africa.
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    Egypt’s Ariika Secures $3M in Series A Extension as Beltone’s $30M Fund Backs Regional Expansion

    Ariika reported a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 90% since its inception, serving over one million customers worldwide and generating 15% of its revenue through exports.

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

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

    South African Fintech Mama Money Rolls out New WhatsApp-based Bank Cards

    The Mama Money Card is making it much easier for under-served communities to get their own bank service where all they need is proof of identity such as a passport, asylum document or South African ID to register for Mama Money on their phone.

    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.

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    Egypt’s Ariika Secures $3M in Series A Extension as Beltone’s $30M Fund Backs Regional Expansion

    Ariika reported a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 90% since its inception, serving over one million customers worldwide and generating 15% of its revenue through exports.

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

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

    North African VCs Extend Overseas Foray with $1.2M Investment in France’s Upfund

    CDG Invest’s involvement in Upfund follows its recent participation in a $2.4 million seed round for Amsterdam-based hospitality tech startup Userguest.

    Egyptian Fintechs, Chasing Licenses, Get Lifeline with Regulatory Sandbox Launch

    The sandbox offers a unique solution, allowing businesses to trial their solutions with the support of regulatory oversight