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    An ‘Abuse of Process’: The Inside Story of How 54 Collective Lost Its $106M Fund

    The provisional liquidation process will continue, with a final court hearing scheduled for 11 August 2025.

    The Politics of Co-founder Breakups in Nigeria: Who Gets Burned?

    Co-founder conflict isn’t a glitch in the startup scene  in Nigeria— it’s a feature.

    The Legal Booby Traps That Sink Early-Stage Startups

    What advising dozens of African and global founders has taught me about the hidden legal pitfalls startups can't afford to ignore.

    Law, Loops, and Lock-Ups: Behind the Deal That Gave Lesaka a Banking License

    This is not just an acquisition — it’s a balance sheet restructuring disguised as strategic expansion.
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    The insurtech for farmers saw its future thrown into doubt by a US foreign aid freeze.

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    For a later-stage investor like E4E Africa, the transaction allows it to double down on a portfolio company it believes is outperforming.

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    Here’s a closer look at the notable under-the-radar investment activity we’re tracking this month.

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    Nigerian fintechs can no longer just distribute terminals; they must actively manage, monitor.

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    The latest accounts show the fund is growing.