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    Forget the PhDs. Africa’s Top AI Founders Are Coming from Big Tobacco and Big Law

    The continent’s AI scene is being built by industry insiders.

    African Startup Deal Tracker — Newest Deals

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

    Africa’s Universities Are Birthing Deeptech Startups. But Who Should Be CEO?

    A new wave of deeptech startups is emerging from African university labs, but turning complex science into a global business often requires more than just a brilliant academic at the helm.

    Jumia’s Pivot to First-Party Sales Pays Off as Brands Like Starlink and Adidas Fuel 47% Growth

    The African ecommerce company saw revenue jump 25% and says it's on track to hit breakeven by the end of 2026.
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    Forget the PhDs. Africa’s Top AI Founders Are Coming from Big Tobacco and Big Law

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    The Outsiders’ Guide to Raising Venture Capital in Africa’s Tight 2025 Market

    A review of H1 2025 funding data shows investors are doubling down on familiar faces and proven formulas, making it a tough year for anyone who doesn't fit the mould.

    The Vancouver Firm That’s Brokered 630+ Deals for African Healthtech Startups

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    I Took My Algerian Startup to Silicon Valley with ASEP. The Biggest Lesson Wasn’t About Funding

    Abdelbasset Meghraoui, founder of Survision, on his journey from an Algerian university to the heart of US tech - and the key mindset shifts needed to unlock Africa's potential.

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    Forget the PhDs. Africa’s Top AI Founders Are Coming from Big Tobacco and Big Law

    The continent’s AI scene is being built by industry insiders.

    The Outsiders’ Guide to Raising Venture Capital in Africa’s Tight 2025 Market

    A review of H1 2025 funding data shows investors are doubling down on familiar faces and proven formulas, making it a tough year for anyone who doesn't fit the mould.

    ADX vs Tadawul: How a Cairo Fintech Became Abu Dhabi’s Secret Weapon 

    This is a strategic play by Abu Dhabi to boost liquidity and challenge the dominance of Saudi Arabia’s exchange, the largest in the Arab world.

    In Africa’s Food Delivery ‘Graveyard’, VCs See Signs of Life with Chowdeck’s $9M Round

    Investors are betting that Chowdeck’s combination of local market expertise and disciplined execution can succeed where others have struggled.