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    Is Bolt Leaving Nigeria Behind? New $237 Million Raise Raises Concerns

    Estonian ride-hailing company Bolt, a major competitor to Uber in Africa, has secured a...

    Renda Secures $1.9 Million Pre-Seed Funding to Bolster Order Fulfillment Solutions in Africa

    Renda, a pioneering startup in the African logistics landscape, has closed a significant pre-seed...

    Launch Africa Ventures Investment Series: Ivory Coast’s Meditect Joins the List 

    Launch Africa Ventures, a leading venture capital firm focused on Africa, has announced its...

    “Margins Too Tight,” Glovo CEO Hints at Quitting Ghana

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    The attraction for these startups goes far beyond simple market size.

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