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    Profitable Hakki Africa Raises $12.7M, Backed by Japanese Investors

    The latest investment follows a Series B funding round in 2023, during which Hakki secured 1.58 billion yen (approximately $10.6 million).

    Saviu Ventures Targets Final Close for $50M Fund Focusing on African Startups

    The announcement comes as the firm celebrates a significant exit from its investment portfolio.

    Kili Ventures Joins $1.5M Seed Round for WafR, Eyeing Morocco’s Cash-Heavy Market

    The startup has so far onboarded 8,500 active monthly merchants, with ambitions to expand to a network of 100,000 retailers.

    South African University Spin-offs Attract Investor Interest

    UTF II will target 15 to 20 investments, focusing on scalable technology IP across diverse sectors.
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    Kenya’s EU-Backed Carbon Registry Moves to Stop the Next Koko-Style Monopoly

    Officials argued that Koko’s massive credit issuance would “mop up” too much of Kenya’s national emissions quota, leaving little room for other sectors.

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    By the time Abuja-based founders start looking for their first serious debt facility, many have already spent months hearing versions of the same answer.

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    By Amadou Daffe, CEO and Co-Founder, Gebeya

    From Capiter’s Wreckage, a Chinese VC Finds a New Egyptian Bet

    The Beijing-based venture firm was once among the most active early-stage investors in Egypt and the broader African tech market.