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    Prosus Backs Egypt’s Thndr in $15.7M Round to Boost Retail Investing

    The company recorded impressive growth in 2024, adding over 1 million users who placed more than 15 million investment orders worth approximately EGP 170bn ($3.4bn).

    Where Did All the Nigerian VCs Go? Inside the 2025 Funding Drought 

    We looked through our data and uncovered a jarring reality: in 2025, Nigerian VCs are eerily quiet—even after some announced headline-making fundraises. For local founders, this isn’t just a data point; it’s a big concern.

    56% Women, 50 Nationalities: Inside Dream VC’s Biggest-Ever Bid to Diversify Africa’s Investor Pool

    Dream VC’s announcement comes amid renewed debate around the dominance of foreign capital and founders in African tech.

    Carbon-Financed Kenyan Startup BURN Bags $5M to Expand Clean Stove Rollout

    The EDFI loan follows a separate $12 million investment last year from Vancouver-based Key Carbon — formerly Carbon Neutral Royalty — with backing from private equity firm Cartesian.
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    Kenya’s Apollo Agriculture Rides Securitisation Wave with $2.1M Local-Currency Deal

    The core infrastructure enabling the transaction was provided by Kaleidofin through its “ki” platform.

    The Quiet Exit: Mobilemart Sells to Lesaka in $2.5m All-Cash Deal

    The Nasdaq-listed South African fintech has quietly added another small enterprise-focused company to its portfolio, paying cash for a fintech business as it continues to widen its offering for large-scale clients.

    EFG Hermes Tests ‘Skunkworks’ Playbook Again as Education Platform Files for EGX Listing

    The Egyptian investment bank is carving out a reputation as the region's most prolific corporate incubator, following last year's blockbuster valU IPO with a listing request for its K‑12 education platform - but a jittery market will test investor appetite.

    SA’s Yoco Hands CEO Role to German Turnaround Specialist as Founders Step Back

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