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    After Backing Egypt’s Top Startups and VCs, EBRD Sets Sights on Nigeria

    The bank is currently establishing its first resident office in Lagos.

    Tingo’s Nigerian Auditor Hit with $200K Fine and US Ban for ‘Aiding Fraud’

    According to a final judgment entered in a New York federal court on August 11, 2025, Oyebola and his firm played a crucial role in deceiving investors.

    In Africa’s Food Delivery ‘Graveyard’, VCs See Signs of Life with Chowdeck’s $9M Round

    Investors are betting that Chowdeck’s combination of local market expertise and disciplined execution can succeed where others have struggled.

    Massive Data Fraud Scheme Exposes KYC Vulnerabilities in Nigerian Fintech

    "Information available revealed that the actors are up to 12,000 all over the country seeking account donors."
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    The ‘Acqui-Hire’ Playbook: Inside Netcare’s Strategic Acquisition of South Africa’s Quro Medical

    Netcare’s initial 55.88% stake grants it immediate control over Quro’s board.

    Local Capital First: Why SA’s R4.6bn Startup Buyout Spree Is Reshaping Africa’s Startup Exit Playbook

    South Africa’s R4.6 billion buyout spree demonstrates that domestic exit markets can flourish in Africa when specific conditions align.

    “Open” vs “Owned”: A Two-Track EV Strategy Emerges in East Africa

    Seven of twelve African e-mobility companies that raised funding this year focus on battery-swapping infrastructure rather than vehicle charging, making standardisation increasingly critical.

    Regulators Circle Shein and Temu After Explosive Report on SA Market Disruption

    This is not the first time the duo has faced scrutiny.

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    The ‘Acqui-Hire’ Playbook: Inside Netcare’s Strategic Acquisition of South Africa’s Quro Medical

    Netcare’s initial 55.88% stake grants it immediate control over Quro’s board.

    Local Capital First: Why SA’s R4.6bn Startup Buyout Spree Is Reshaping Africa’s Startup Exit Playbook

    South Africa’s R4.6 billion buyout spree demonstrates that domestic exit markets can flourish in Africa when specific conditions align.

    From Idea to Investable: The ‘Product-First’ Playbook Behind Africa’s ‘Toughest’ Fund

    With an acceptance rate of just 0.1%, the fund is deliberately designed to filter aggressively for ideas that can survive real-world scrutiny before capital ever becomes the differentiator.

    African Startup Deal Tracker — Newest Deals

    Here’s a closer look at the notable under-the-radar investment activity we’re tracking this month