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    The Ecosystem Within: Nigerian Startups Partner More With Each Other Than With Outsiders

    With partnerships reported by 68% of respondents in the last decade, the ecosystem leans heavily on a “collaborative survival” model.

    Acumen Commits $300M to Fund Agritech Startups Focused on Climate Adaptation in Africa

    The investments will focus on pre-seed, seed, and growth-stage startups across key regions, including West and East Africa, South Asia, and Latin America.

    Egyptian and Nigerian Fintechs Return to Local Debt Markets Amid Stricter Fundraising Rules

    The reliance on local debt instruments is not new for African startups.

    Kenyan Agtech Firm Continental Seeds Secures Funding to Deliver ‘High-Quality Seeds’ Across East Africa

    The capital injection from Kua Ventures will enable Continental Seeds to scale its operations, reach more farmers, and encourage youth participation in agriculture.
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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

    Loud, Quiet, or Contextual? What European and African Consumer Behaviour Reveals About Status, History and Power

    The most enduring luxury brands we encounter are those that understand why consumers signal status, not just how they do it.

    Dot Com Zambia’s IPO Caps a Lively Year for African Tech Listings

    The massive oversubscription in Morocco (Cash Plus) and the solid retail turnout in Zambia (DCZ) debunk the myth that African retail investors won’t buy tech.

    From Idea to Investable: The ‘Product-First’ Playbook Behind Africa’s ‘Toughest’ Fund

    With an acceptance rate of just 0.1%, the fund is deliberately designed to filter aggressively for ideas that can survive real-world scrutiny before capital ever becomes the differentiator.

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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

    Loud, Quiet, or Contextual? What European and African Consumer Behaviour Reveals About Status, History and Power

    The most enduring luxury brands we encounter are those that understand why consumers signal status, not just how they do it.

    Egypt’s Follow-on Formula: Inside the $54m Venture Engine Built by 500 Global and the State

    Since 2022, the partnership has put 380 founders from 197 startups through its seed and scale-up programs.

    The Anti-Herd: 12 Deals That Defied Africa’s Tech Funding Playbook in 2025

    In a year when "following the herd" described most African venture activity, these outlier deals stand out for actually taking risk. Which is, theoretically, what venture capital is supposed to do.