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    Nigeria’s SEC Proposes New Rules Targeting Startups Raising Capital via Bonds and Commercial Papers

    The Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is shaking things up for startups seeking...

    From Workflow Tech to Identity Leader: Nigeria’s Seamfix Secures $4.5 Million for Next Phase

    Seamfix, a 17-year-old Nigerian identity solutions leader, secured its first institutional investment of $4.5...

    Fuzé Investment Series: Ivorian Agritech Startup Aftermarket Makes the List

    Fuzé, Digital Africa’s investment vehicle, has announced its latest investment in Aftermarket, a Côte...

    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...
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    3IF Ventures Hits $12m First Close for Africa’s First Dedicated Insurtech Fund

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    South African Fintech Flagship Yoco Buys Restaurant Software Platform Dyner.ai

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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.

    3IF Ventures Hits $12m First Close for Africa’s First Dedicated Insurtech Fund

    The close signals institutional appetite for a corner of African fintech that has long been overshadowed by payments and lending.

    DBSA Doubles Down on EV Charging With Backing for Zimi

    The investment follows the DBSA's $5.6m (R100m) commitment to Zero Carbon Charge last year

    Charging Depots, Battery Swaps and Fleet Finance: The 5 Models Winning African EV Capital

    A Launch Base Africa analysis of publicly disclosed electric mobility deals across 2025 and the first half of 2026 shows capital clustering around five distinct business models .