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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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    The Elite Oxford Club Training VCs Who Deploy $444m Across Africa

    Founders backed by VCs that have received support from Boost Africa have a significantly higher success rate in follow-on funding.

    A Busy Month for US Investors in African Startups

    American capital was spread across fintech, e-commerce, AI, and climate infrastructure.

    Nigeria Lost Nearly Half Its Millionaires in a Decade — the Worst Decline in Africa

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    After Major Failures Across Africa, Investors Look for a New Breed of Foreign Startup Founders

    From recent funding rounds, three categories of seemingly “acceptable” foreign founders stand out.