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    AgDevCo Raises $85M from UK and Nordic Development Banks to Invest in African Food Systems

    British and Nordic development banks join forces to bet on specialist firm AgDevCo to unlock agricultural potential and bolster food supplies in Africa.

    Jumia Gambles on Africa’s Secondary Cities and Advertising Austerity as Losses Persist

    E-commerce group pins hopes on secondary cities and cost cuts, but currency headwinds and dwindling liquidity cast shadow.

    African Startup Deal Tracker

    Our African Startup Deal Tracker keeps you informed about under-the-radar investments shaping Africa’s startup ecosystem.

    Kuda Brandishes Workforce as Employee Abuse Claims Shake Nigerian Fintech

    Kuda’s handling of these allegations will likely set a precedent for workplace policies within Nigeria’s fintech ecosystem, an industry that has grown exponentially over the past decade.
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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 month.

    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.

    78% Below Cost: The Unforgiving Math Behind Digital Health Startup Vezeeta’s Pivot to Bricks and Mortar

    The deal is the most tangible sign yet that Egypt’s best known digital health platform is pivoting towards a hybrid model at a time when the purely online playbook is struggling

    Profit, Pivot, and Panic: Swvl Faces Nasdaq Delisting Threat Despite $1.3m Turnaround

    Mobility technology company reports first annual profit since going public, but auditors raise going concern doubt and Nasdaq listing remains under threat

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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 month.

    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.