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    Tunisia’s EasyBank Secures Funding to Expand Digital Financial Services Across MENA and France

    The investment will support EasyBank’s entry into new markets, with a focus on the Middle East, North Africa, and France.

    Profitable Hakki Africa Raises $12.7M, Backed by Japanese Investors

    The latest investment follows a Series B funding round in 2023, during which Hakki secured 1.58 billion yen (approximately $10.6 million).

    Saviu Ventures Targets Final Close for $50M Fund Focusing on African Startups

    The announcement comes as the firm celebrates a significant exit from its investment portfolio.

    Kili Ventures Joins $1.5M Seed Round for WafR, Eyeing Morocco’s Cash-Heavy Market

    The startup has so far onboarded 8,500 active monthly merchants, with ambitions to expand to a network of 100,000 retailers.
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