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    Investment Firm Taps into African Sports Tech Market with NERGii Deal

    This technology is poised to not only elevate the performance of athletes but also address common pain points experienced by consumers.

    Want to Raise a VC Fund in Africa? Expect a Year and a Half to Establish Your Track Record

    Only 32% of established investment managers and 26% of emerging investment managers work full-time on their investment vehicles.

    d.light Secures $176 Million to Expand Solar Access in East Africa

    The company’s PayGo model allows customers to pay for solar products in installments using mobile money.

    Fuzé Investment Series: Togolese Media Startup Makifaa Secures Funding

    Founded in in 2023 by Doris DJAGLO and Jean Pignan, Makifaa’s unique approach blends the creative talents of local photographers with cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) to deliver personalized media solutions within an impressive 48-hour timeframe.
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    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.

    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

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    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.

    Egypt’s Fintech Firms Given 12 Months to Get Licensed or Shut Down

    Importantly, the new rules also apply to foreign firms offering payment services to customers inside Egypt.

    African Crypto Firm Yellow Card Turns to Visa After Regulatory Bust-Up in Ghana

    The move, which sees Yellow Card and Visa collaborating on stablecoin use cases in Africa and other emerging markets, is billed as a step forward for financial inclusion.