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    Baobab Network Opens Applications for Next Cohort, Seeking Africa’s Rising Tech Stars

    The program offers selected startups a substantial boost with a $100,000 equity investment, alongside comprehensive mentorship and a platform to scale their ventures.

    The Kenyan Wall Street’s Wainaina Joins Conduit for $6.5M-Backed Africa Expansion

    Wainaina brings a wealth of experience to Conduit, having previously served as a director at The Kenyan Wall Street.

    Nigerian Fintech Grey Finance Surpasses 1 Million Users, Fueled by $2 Million Seed Funding

    This impressive growth comes just seven months after reaching 500,000 users in November 2023.

    Former Flutterwave Exec’s Startup, Sendsprint, Expands US Reach with Nobel Financial Buy

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    At Starlink, he was associated with a market-entry strategy that often relied on direct engagement with heads of state to accelerate regulatory approvals.

    Five35 Widens Female-Focused Bets as African Funding for Female Founders Dries Up

    Five35's portfolio sits largely outside fintech, the sector with the weakest gender balance among Africa's largest technology verticals.

    HR Startup Jem Raises $8.4M Series A to Expand WhatsApp-Based Workforce Platform

    The investment reflects growing interest in African workforce technology aimed at deskless employees.

    From Matchmaker to Fund Manager: Why Exits MENA Is Buying Its Way Into Direct Investment

    The Cairo-based advisory platform is taking control of a bank-backed private equity vehicle, a move that blurs the line between deal broker and principal investor.