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    The Top Small-Ticket VCs Backing Early-stage Tech Startups in Africa

    Investments in African tech startups go beyond supporting unicorns. There are hard-tilling VCs operating at the roots.

    Kenya’s Hydrobox Secures $9.5M to Expand Clean Energy Access in Rural Communities

    Hydrobox collaborates with local stakeholders and regulatory bodies to ensure responsible implementation and long-term benefits for communities.

    Senegal’s Socium Raises $5M to Fuel HR Automation in 21 Francophone Countries

    The startup’s primary markets include countries such as Morocco, Cameroon, and Congo, among others.

    Lingawa Targets the African Diaspora Market with $1.1M Pre-seed Funding for Native Language Learning

    Lingawa, an edtech startup that recently rebranded from TopSet, has raised $1.1 million in...
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    Court rejects creditor demands for forensic audit, appoints KPMG pair as liquidators despite objections over transparency.

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    Opera’s fintech play in Africa extends well beyond its Kenyan operating entities.