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    From Bangalore to Lagos: The Rise of Indian Tech Influence in Nigeria

    Dubbed the “Engineering Mobility Program,” the strategy...involves relocating engineers from Flutterwave’s African offices to Capgemini’s offices in Bangalore, India.

    Nigeria’s Protests Spark Internet Slowdown: Tech Sector on Edge

    Social media is abuzz with complaints about the sluggish internet, with some users directly appealing to Elon Musk, noting that even Starlink’s service has been affected.

    Ivory Coast-Based Fintech Hub2 Secures New Funding to Expand Payment Services

    In a subsequent funding round in September 2023, HUB2 received a €1.25 million equity investment from ESSOR PME La Réunion.

    Nigeria’s Intron Health Secures $1.6M for AI-Powered African Accent Recognition

    Intron Health’s existing adoption in 30 hospitals across five markets, including Kenya and Nigeria, showcased its viability and potential impact.
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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.

    The Funding Desert: Why Algerian Startups Are Being Pushed Toward the Public Markets

    In a country where traditional funding channels remain limited, Algerian entrepreneurs are testing whether public markets can fuel innovation - but the path forward is far from certain

    Jumia Hits Positive Working Capital: The Most Important Chart in African Tech

    The real story lies in what Jumia has chosen to destroy.

    When a Multilateral Bank Goes Seed-Stage: Afreximbank’s Startup Gamble

    This accelerator is not a standalone experiment; it is the logical progression of a more aggressive investment strategy.

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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.

    The Funding Desert: Why Algerian Startups Are Being Pushed Toward the Public Markets

    In a country where traditional funding channels remain limited, Algerian entrepreneurs are testing whether public markets can fuel innovation - but the path forward is far from certain

    The Graduation Gap: Mapping Africa’s Current High-Liquidity Post-Seed Corridors

    Approximately 5% to 21% of African seed-stage startups successfully secure Series A funding, significantly lower than the global average of roughly 33%.

    Zambian Neobank Lupiya Raises $11.2m Series A to Expand Across Southern Africa

    Founded in 2016, Lupiya operates as a digital-first financial services provider targeting Zambia’s unbanked and underbanked populations.