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    New Robo-advisors Rules in Egypt Open Opportunities for Digital Investment Startups

    The Egyptian Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) has issued Resolution №57 of 2024, establishing a clear framework for Robo-advisors in the Egyptian capital market. This presents a significant opportunity for Egyptian Fintech startups to develop and offer innovative Robo-advisor solutions.

    A National Startup Unit Now Up and Running in Egypt: Here’s What It Offers Startups

    Egypt has officially launched a startup new unit. The Entrepreneurship and Startup Companies Unit,...

    Digital Nomad Visa Now Gazetted in South Africa: Stay More Than Six Months, Register for Tax

    In a move designed to boost the economy, South Africa has finally gazetted a...

    Why is Kenya Communications Authority Launching a Regulatory Sandbox, And How Can Startups Participate?

    The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) is establishing a regulatory sandbox to provide a...
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    ‘Stay in It’: How Over 200 Interviews and a LinkedIn Post Led to a $2.35M Seed Round for Orca

    The startup’s latest raise marks a landmark achievement as one of the largest seed rounds ever secured by an all-female founding team in Africa.

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    The round was led by pan-African venture capital firm Norrsken22, which previously anchored the company’s $550,000 pre-seed round in early 2024.