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    Why Egypt Is Plugging Fintechs Directly Into the State Tax Grid

    The system entered a one-month pilot phase on January 1, 2026, and includes a specialized hotline (19659) to troubleshoot technical hurdles during the transition.

    The Geopolitics of the Cap Table: How African Startup Investors Behaved in 2025

    For founders in 2025, the lesson was clear.

    African Startups Raise $3.1bn in 2025 as Nigeria Slips to Fourth Place

    While the “Big Four” still dominate, their internal hierarchy has been upended.

    Deep-Tech Startup SORA Technology Tops Up Late Seed Round to $7.3m for African Expansion

    While many drone startups focus on delivery logistics, SORA Technology has carved out a niche in preventative health and environmental monitoring.
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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.