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    Larger Cheques from Techstars, Yet Pullback in Africa Casts a Shadow

    This revised investment model aligns Techstars more closely with the funding terms offered by other leading global accelerators, notably Y Combinator (YC).

    Visa Targets North Africa’s Digital Payments Market with New Investments

    Visa’s Africa strategy is ambitious. Its $1 billion commitment — announced in 2022 — targets infrastructure development, digital inclusion, and financial literacy.

    Afrimobility: Akwa Group’s Venture Capital Arm Backs 25 Startups in Under Five Years

    “Many VCs just provide money and wait. We invest in the founders themselves, because their success determines ours.”
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    Egypt is stepping up efforts to attract venture capital following the launch of its long-awaited Startup Charter.

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    Collectively, the data reveals a venture capital community in transition — albeit a cautious and selective one.

    Beyond the Handshake: How AI Is Forcing Universities to Rewrite Their Contract with Students

    With 39% of core skills expected to shift by 2030, universities are ditching the lecture hall for project-based 'technical hybrids' and AI-integrated curricula.

    Zero Fees vs. High Inflation: Why Cisco Is Doubling Down on Affinity Africa’s ‘Freemium’ Math

    When Affinity received its Savings and Loans license in 2022, it was the first such permit granted in over a decade.

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    Collectively, the data reveals a venture capital community in transition — albeit a cautious and selective one.

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    LoftyInc Backs Morocco’s WafR in $4M Push to Digitalise the Corner Shop

    Founded in 2021 by Ismail Bargach and Reda Sellak, WafR has transitioned from a loyalty-app pilot to a critical piece of financial infrastructure.