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    Chui Ventures Closes Oversubscribed $17.3M Debut Fund to Back African Seed-Stage Founders

    The firm has signaled plans to launch Fund II, targeting a corpus of $60m with a hard cap of $100m.

    Partech Continues Africa Spending Spree With $17m Bet on Refurbished Marketplace Revibe

    The Revibe deal underscores the sheer velocity of Partech Africa II, the €280m fund which closed at its hard cap in late 2024.

    South Africa’s B20 Presidency Yields a New $100M Vehicle for African Tech

    The B20 South Africa Digital Inclusion Fund aims to de-risk investments in connectivity, fintech, and healthcare through a blended capital model.

    Paystack Fires Co-Founder Ezra Olubi, Sparking Legal Showdown Over “Process Violation”

    The Stripe-owned unicorn has terminated its CTO days after suspending him for alleged misconduct. Olubi claims he was fired without a hearing, setting the stage for a high-stakes governance battle.
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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.

    The Funding Desert: Why Algerian Startups Are Being Pushed Toward the Public Markets

    In a country where traditional funding channels remain limited, Algerian entrepreneurs are testing whether public markets can fuel innovation - but the path forward is far from certain

    Jumia Hits Positive Working Capital: The Most Important Chart in African Tech

    The real story lies in what Jumia has chosen to destroy.

    When a Multilateral Bank Goes Seed-Stage: Afreximbank’s Startup Gamble

    This accelerator is not a standalone experiment; it is the logical progression of a more aggressive investment strategy.

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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.

    The Funding Desert: Why Algerian Startups Are Being Pushed Toward the Public Markets

    In a country where traditional funding channels remain limited, Algerian entrepreneurs are testing whether public markets can fuel innovation - but the path forward is far from certain

    The Graduation Gap: Mapping Africa’s Current High-Liquidity Post-Seed Corridors

    Approximately 5% to 21% of African seed-stage startups successfully secure Series A funding, significantly lower than the global average of roughly 33%.

    Zambian Neobank Lupiya Raises $11.2m Series A to Expand Across Southern Africa

    Founded in 2016, Lupiya operates as a digital-first financial services provider targeting Zambia’s unbanked and underbanked populations.