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    France’s Largest VC Firm Backs Senegalese AI Startup LAfricaMobile in $7M Series A

    The company raised €500,000 in seed funding in 2020 and secured €4.3 million ($4.6 million) in the first tranche of its Series A in April 2024.

    Digital Freight Startup MVX Shutters Amid Nigeria’s Worsening Currency Crisis

    The company raised $1.3 million in seed funding in 2021 from investors.

    Prolific Nigerian Tech Investor Spins Out JADA, to Train AI Talent for the Global Market

    JADA's latest funding represents an important step for the startup, but it is also part of a broader strategy to establish Africa as a hub for AI expertise.

    IFC Backs Nigeria’s Solar Growth with $80M Local Currency Financing for Sun King

    Nigeria's inflation rate surged to 33.88% in October, making foreign currency financing increasingly costly for businesses.
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    “Diversification is Key to Survival for Emerging Market Lenders,” Asaak CEO Says Following 27X Market Growth in Mexico Expansion

    “Our shared investors facilitated the acquisition, making it a natural fit.”

    TLcom Capital Backs Ivory Coast’s HUB2 with $8.5M to Unify Payments Across Francophone Africa

    The investment will enable HUB2 to process €1 billion in transaction volume in 2024, a dramatic leap from the €70 million handled in 2022.

    Kenyan Agri-Fintech VunaPay Tops Latitude59 Pitch, Sets Sights on Europe

    Estonia, home to the highest concentration of unicorns per capita in Europe, continues to play a pivotal role in global tech, with companies like Bolt and Admiral Markets active in Africa.

    Ventures Platform Investor Proparco Appoints Nigerian Head to Oversee East Africa

    In 2022, the agency invested $5 million in Ventures Platform, a Nigeria-based early-stage fund.

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    “Diversification is Key to Survival for Emerging Market Lenders,” Asaak CEO Says Following 27X Market Growth in Mexico Expansion

    “Our shared investors facilitated the acquisition, making it a natural fit.”

    TLcom Capital Backs Ivory Coast’s HUB2 with $8.5M to Unify Payments Across Francophone Africa

    The investment will enable HUB2 to process €1 billion in transaction volume in 2024, a dramatic leap from the €70 million handled in 2022.

    Morocco’s Enakl Raises $1.4M to Help Reduce Urban Congestion and Pollution in African cities

    Since launching its pilot phase, Enakl has achieved significant traction. The platform manages over 15,000 bookings monthly in Casablanca, with a growth rate of 20% per month.

    Ex-Naspers Foundry Chief Joins Prosus Board Following $100M Fund Shutdown

    While Mahanyele-Dabengwa’s board appointment signifies a strong leadership strategy, Naspers is also recalibrating its investment approach.