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    Valu Sidesteps the IPO Playbook with a Rare Public Market Entry - Here’s What It Means

    In 2024, Valu reported EGP 3.1bn ($62.2 million) in gross revenue and EGP 423m ($8.4 million) in net profit — a 78% increase year-over-year.

    From Crop Insurance to Migrant Fintech: Meet the African Startups Backed by COREangels MEA’s $10M Fund

    As African startups mature and pressure grows for profitability and impact, models like COREangels MEA — which blend financing with operational expertise — may become a more common fixture.

    Algeria’s First Startup IPO Pays Off with Dividends for Early Believers Six Months After

    For investors who took a chance on a little-known startup just two years ago, it’s also a tangible return.
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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 week.

    The €20 Billion Leaky Bucket: Why Africa’s Climate Tech Isn’t Getting Funded

    A Nigerian minigrid operator pays $250,000 more annually in interest than a structurally identical project in India.

    From 15k to 700k: Cameroon’s FindMe Rides New Bank Deal to Scale Digital Addressing

    Despite the proliferation of fintech, e-commerce, and logistics platforms across Africa, a lack of formal addresses remains a blind spot in infrastructure.

    Investor Bias for Bigger Markets Is Forcing African Startups to Relocate — IFC

    Why startups are leaving home to chase capital — and what it means for emerging market innovation.

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    A Nigerian minigrid operator pays $250,000 more annually in interest than a structurally identical project in India.

    A Cap on Power: Nigeria Draws the Line on Founders Clinging to the CEO Seat

    The implications are clear. Founders can no longer assume indefinite stewardship of the entities they birthed.