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    The South African Solar Startup Fighting Red Tape and Load-Shedding — And Winning

    In a country where bureaucratic delays and regulatory hurdles often stifle innovation, one solar startup has managed to defy the odds.

    Can Product Thinking Crack Africa’s ‘Wickedest Problems’? This Lagos Fund Thinks So

    For a continent where 60% of the population is under 25, the stakes are high.

    Swvl Reports Strong Q1 2025 Growth, Achieves Profitability Amid Strategic Expansion

    Facing existential threats, Swvl’s leadership implemented a brutal but effective survival plan.
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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 week.

    The €20 Billion Leaky Bucket: Why Africa’s Climate Tech Isn’t Getting Funded

    A Nigerian minigrid operator pays $250,000 more annually in interest than a structurally identical project in India.

    From 15k to 700k: Cameroon’s FindMe Rides New Bank Deal to Scale Digital Addressing

    Despite the proliferation of fintech, e-commerce, and logistics platforms across Africa, a lack of formal addresses remains a blind spot in infrastructure.

    Investor Bias for Bigger Markets Is Forcing African Startups to Relocate — IFC

    Why startups are leaving home to chase capital — and what it means for emerging market innovation.

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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 week.

    The €20 Billion Leaky Bucket: Why Africa’s Climate Tech Isn’t Getting Funded

    A Nigerian minigrid operator pays $250,000 more annually in interest than a structurally identical project in India.

    A Cap on Power: Nigeria Draws the Line on Founders Clinging to the CEO Seat

    The implications are clear. Founders can no longer assume indefinite stewardship of the entities they birthed.