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    Egypt’s SWVL Turns to Fintech to Revive Its Struggling Fortunes

    The recent green light from Egypt’s Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) for a raft of new fintech licenses hints at the favorable regulatory environment in SWVL’s home market.

    Sequoia-Backed Telda Expands Market Reach with Brokerage Acquisition After Regulatory Nod

    By 2023, Telda reported 1.5 million app downloads, 500,000 active users, and processed transactions worth $300 million.

    Inside Averroès Africa: Paris’s Strategic Play in the Continent’s Venture Capital Scene

    The Averroès Fund of Funds operates as an intermediary, strategically investing in various African-based funds rather than directly into individual companies.

    Bokra Gains Regulatory Nod in Egypt a Year After $4.6m Pre-seed Funding 

    Egyptian fintech startup Bokra has secured a crucial operating licence from the country’s Financial...
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    African Startup Deal Tracker — Newest Deals

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

    How an Inside Job Gutted South Africa’s Leading Adtech Firm in 72 Hours

    On the morning of November 25, 2025, executives at Media Host (Pty) Ltd opened an email that would unravel 14 years of business in a matter of days.

    When a Multilateral Bank Goes Seed-Stage: Afreximbank’s Startup Gamble

    This accelerator is not a standalone experiment; it is the logical progression of a more aggressive investment strategy.

    Profits in the Gulf, Compliance Headaches at Nasdaq: The $35m Race to Save Swvl’s Ticker

    Despite the operational turnaround, Swvl is still fighting for its life on the public markets.

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    African Startup Deal Tracker — Newest Deals

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

    How an Inside Job Gutted South Africa’s Leading Adtech Firm in 72 Hours

    On the morning of November 25, 2025, executives at Media Host (Pty) Ltd opened an email that would unravel 14 years of business in a matter of days.

    Nigerian Tech Is Missing the $1bn Local Debt Party

    While 'Old Economy' giants raised a record ₦1.6tn ($1.12bn) in short-term debt in 2025, Nigeria's tech ecosystem was noticeably absent.

    Egypt’s Government Hands Over Its National Startup Map to the Private Sector

    Data transparency has long been a sticking point in MENA tech. Valuation numbers are often hushed, and funding rounds can be opaque.