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    Egypt Wants to Be the Silicon Valley of Shark Tank — Starting With a $1bn Park

    The total investment, close to $1 billion, makes the Shark Tank Business Park one of the largest entrepreneurship-themed developments in the region.

    From Startup Builders to Startup Backers: Meet Africa’s Top Founder-Investors

    The next African unicorn may already be in their inboxes.

    Cutstruct Bags $2.4M to Become Nigeria’s Go-To Platform for Building Materials

    Founded to address the fragmented nature of material sourcing in Nigeria, Cutstruct offers a digital marketplace where developers and contractors can procure all their building materials in one place.

    Telebirr’s Rivals Face a Steep Climb as Ethiopia Hikes Fintech Capital Rules

    Ethiopia’s mobile money market has boomed in the past three years, led by Telebirr — operated by the state-owned Ethio Telecom — which claims over 40 million users.
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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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    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.

    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.