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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.

    IFC Backs Aruwa Capital’s $50M Second Fund as It Eyes Ghana Expansion

    Ticket sizes for ACF II are expected to range between $1m and $3m, focusing on businesses that have moved beyond the seed stage but remain too small for global PE players.

    Delta40 Secures $20M for Africa’s First Integrated Studio-and-Fund Model

    The studio typically writes initial checks between $100k and $500k. However, the real value proposition is the “capital leverage.”
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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.

    The Funding Desert: Why Algerian Startups Are Being Pushed Toward the Public Markets

    In a country where traditional funding channels remain limited, Algerian entrepreneurs are testing whether public markets can fuel innovation - but the path forward is far from certain

    Jumia Hits Positive Working Capital: The Most Important Chart in African Tech

    The real story lies in what Jumia has chosen to destroy.

    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.

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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.

    The Funding Desert: Why Algerian Startups Are Being Pushed Toward the Public Markets

    In a country where traditional funding channels remain limited, Algerian entrepreneurs are testing whether public markets can fuel innovation - but the path forward is far from certain

    The Graduation Gap: Mapping Africa’s Current High-Liquidity Post-Seed Corridors

    Approximately 5% to 21% of African seed-stage startups successfully secure Series A funding, significantly lower than the global average of roughly 33%.

    Zambian Neobank Lupiya Raises $11.2m Series A to Expand Across Southern Africa

    Founded in 2016, Lupiya operates as a digital-first financial services provider targeting Zambia’s unbanked and underbanked populations.