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    Ghanaian Fintech Zeepay Secures $3 Million Investment to Fuel Expansion

    Zeepay, a leading Ghana-based remittance and mobile money service provider, has recently announced a...

    Nigeria-based Fintech Startup Thepeer Shuts Down Amid Scaling Challenges

    Nigeria-based fintech startup Thepeer has announced its closure, returning its remaining capital to investors...

    Catalyst Fund Invests in Earthbond to Empower Nigerian Small Businesses with Clean Energy

    Small and medium businesses (SMBs) in Nigeria, already grappling with unreliable electricity infrastructure, are...

    Ivory Coast Ecommerce Startup Afrikrea Shuts Down After 8 Years In Business

    Afrikrea, a pioneering Ivorian e-commerce startup hailed for its innovative approach to promoting African...
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    3IF Ventures Hits $12m First Close for Africa’s First Dedicated Insurtech Fund

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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 .