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    Prolific Nigerian Tech Investor Spins Out JADA, to Train AI Talent for the Global Market

    JADA's latest funding represents an important step for the startup, but it is also part of a broader strategy to establish Africa as a hub for AI expertise.

    IFC Backs Nigeria’s Solar Growth with $80M Local Currency Financing for Sun King

    Nigeria's inflation rate surged to 33.88% in October, making foreign currency financing increasingly costly for businesses.

    Ghana’s State-Backed Planned $120M Venture Capital Fund Wrestles with Foreign Interests

    Currently, over 90% of VCTF funding originates from foreign sources.

    Nigeria Devalues Local Currency by 75% in 2025 Budget: Tech Industry on Red Alert

    The startup ecosystem, once a magnet for foreign capital, has been decimated.
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    Meet the VC Funds Deploying Tunisia’s $60m ANAVA Fund of Funds

    To date, ANAVA has committed €45 million across 10 venture capital (VC) funds, including those operating out of Nigeria and Senegal. The fund targets up to 13 funds.

    How Sprintly Partners Is Putting Egyptian Startups on Silicon Valley’s Investment Map

    The initiative aims to provide early and growth-stage startups with direct access to funding, mentorship, and networking opportunities within one of the world’s most competitive startup ecosystems.

    African Infrastructure Investor Secures $400m for Clean Energy Projects

    The Murabaha structure, in particular, avoids speculative practices, making it a suitable instrument for financing tangible infrastructure projects.

    Fintech Unicorn Wave Takes Over Senegal’s Largest E-Ticketing System

    Senegal’s largest e-ticketing system for public transport is now fully powered by Wave, the fintech unicorn that has taken the country’s financial landscape by storm.

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    Meet the VC Funds Deploying Tunisia’s $60m ANAVA Fund of Funds

    To date, ANAVA has committed €45 million across 10 venture capital (VC) funds, including those operating out of Nigeria and Senegal. The fund targets up to 13 funds.

    How Sprintly Partners Is Putting Egyptian Startups on Silicon Valley’s Investment Map

    The initiative aims to provide early and growth-stage startups with direct access to funding, mentorship, and networking opportunities within one of the world’s most competitive startup ecosystems.

    Are You a Celebrity Founder or a King of Control? Dream VC’s New Founder Personality Tool Offers Answers

    Are you prioritizing public image, bossing your teams, chasing valuation, or focusing on profitability? A new tool is here to help founders stay on track.

    Swvl Secures Additional $2 Million in Private Placement to Fuel US Expansion

    Under the agreed terms, investors have committed to a six-month lock-up period and restrictions on share transfers.