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    Egypt’s Menthum Launches New US Dollar Savings Fund

    Perhaps the most distinctive feature of the Menthum USD Fixed Income Fund is its unparalleled liquidity. Unlike traditional fixed-income products with lock-in periods, this fund allows for daily purchases and redemptions.

    Can Interest Rate Cuts Return Funding for African Startups to Its Glory Days?

    The current depressed climate in African venture capital is characterized by a dramatic reduction in both deal volume and value.

    Saudi Prince Backs Egyptian Climatetech Startup NoorNation

    NoorNation, founded in 2021 by Ragy Ramadan, has developed a groundbreaking product called LifeBox. This innovative solution delivers clean energy and safe water to rural communities, farms, and tourism businesses, offering a much-needed alternative to traditional, often unreliable, energy sources.

    Renew Capital Investment Series: BuuPass and MPost Join the List

    Renew Capital has announced strategic investments in two innovative African companies, BuuPass and MPost,...
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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.

    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.

    Lessons from a Meltdown: How Swvl Is Reinventing Its Expansion Playbook

    After a brutal reset, the Egyptian mobility startup is cautiously rebuilding with a focus on profitability.

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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.

    Prolific African Startup Backer Returns with New Fund for Climate Resilience Tech

    The fund will also support ecosystem development, from policy engagement and evidence generation to cross-sector convening, in order to accelerate market adoption.

    Kenya’s Peach Cars Raises $11M to Build Africa’s Most Trusted Used Car Marketplace

    Founded in 2020 by Kaoru Kaganoi and co-founder Zachary Petroni (former Safeboda Kenya operators), Peach emerged from years of lived experience in sub-Saharan Africa.