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    Standard Chartered’s VC Unit Pours $7M into Furaha, an Education-Focused Lending Fintech 

    Furaha’s platform integrates Yabx’s advanced AI capabilities and alternative lending technologies to develop robust credit scoring systems using diverse data sets.

    FinTech Startup Accrue Secures $1.58M to Bolster Cross-Border Payments in Africa

    Accrue’s agent network model mirrors the approach of established mobile money platforms like MPesa and Moniepoint, which have played a transformative role in financial inclusion across Africa.

    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.

    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.
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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.