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Kenya’s Kapu Raises pre-Series A Funding to Expand Low-Cost E-commerce in Africa

Kapu is a social commerce startup founded by former Jumia executive, Sam Chappatte.

January 23, 2025

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Egypt’s Top Fintech VC, DisrupTech Ventures, Enters the Blockchain Space

This deal marks a pivotal moment for DisrupTech Ventures, as it indicates a willingness to diversify its portfolio beyond traditional fintech.

January 23, 2025

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New Five-Year Grant Deal for Africa Sidesteps Trump’s Foreign Aid Freeze

“The extension of our strategic partnership reaffirms our shared commitment to creating a more sustainable and prosperous future for Africa,” said USTDA Director.

January 23, 2025

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South Africa’s Insight Terra Raises $5.7 million to scale climate-tech platform

The funding round highlights the growing investor confidence in African climate-tech solutions

January 22, 2025

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Nigeria’s Digital Natives Are in Financial Distress. Tech Firms Should Be Worried.

For the better part of a decade, Nigeria’s consumer technology sector has operated on a reassuringly straightforward demographic premise.

March 26, 2026

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FirstRand Doubles Down on AI Lender Optasia as SA Banks Hunt for Fintech Exits

This acquisition builds upon FirstRand’s initial strategic investment in October 2025, when the bank took a 20.1% stake in the fintech.

March 26, 2026

Moniepoint Rides Wave of Nigerian Fintech Consolidation as Venture Funding Retreats

While Orda currently operates in Nigeria and Kenya, this acquisition only covers its Nigerian operations, leaving the future of its Kenyan arm undecided.

March 23, 2026

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