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US Still Wants Foreign Startup Founders and VCs under Parole Visa, But at New Fees

For venture capitalists or government funders looking to back such entrepreneurs, the minimum investment in startups within a five-year period will increase from $633,952 to $746,571.

January 29, 2025

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Stick to the Script: Nigeria’s SEC Rejects Unauthorized License Configurations by Fintechs

At home, Risevest finds itself now, substantially, embroiled in controversy.

January 27, 2025

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Egypt Eases Small Deal Rules, But Big Investor Concerns Won’t Go Away

This change effectively acknowledges that smaller transactions, previously subject to the same level of scrutiny as larger ones, were overburdening both regulators and investors.

January 23, 2025

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Rising Telco Tariffs, Shrinking Margins: The Startup Hustle in Nigeria Gets a New Twist

The timing of this tariff hike could hardly be worse for ordinary Nigerians. Inflation soared to over 30% in 2024

January 21, 2025

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