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    Arm-Harith $200M Infrastructure Fund Attracts AfDB Backing

    ARM-Harith Successor Infrastructure Equity Fund will invest in Ghana, Nigeria and across West Africa

    From Zurich to Vaduz: The Global Non-Profits Backing African Startups

    Non-profits backing African startups have predominantly focused on energy, agritech, and fintech, though other sectors are increasingly gaining attention.

    Cassava Technologies Raises $310M to Scale Africa Data Centers and Saisai Fintech, Backed by US DFC

    Through its business units, including Liquid Intelligent Technologies, Africa Data Centres, and Sasai Fintech, the company delivers digital infrastructure and services across Africa, the Middle East, and beyond.

    Zinari Fund Secures $8M in Debut Close to Back Ghanaian Female Founders

    Acting as an anchor investor, VCTF’s participation helps de-risk the fund for private investors and sets the stage for additional capital inflows from institutional and impact-driven investors.
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    Alibaba Sets Up Operations in Morocco, Enabling Local Retailers to Expand Global Reach

    The launch of localized services is expected to significantly increase this number, providing Moroccan businesses with access to the world’s largest business-to-business (B2B) marketplace, which boasts 47 million active users globally.

    Correctly Predicted: The African Startup Ecosystem in 2024 as It Unraveled

    Beyond funding and closures, African startups faced a slew of challenges in 2024.

    Egypt’s First SPAC Acquisition Targets Recently Funded Digital Lending Platform Qardy

    Catalyst Partners became Egypt’s first SPAC after receiving approval from the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) in September.

    Algebra Ventures’ Founder Transitions to Fintech, Secures Digital Lending License for Oliv Finance Amid Regulatory Freeze

    Mokhtar, who played a key role in the establishment of Algebra Ventures, has now transitioned into the fintech sector with the goal of revolutionizing SME financing.

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    Alibaba Sets Up Operations in Morocco, Enabling Local Retailers to Expand Global Reach

    The launch of localized services is expected to significantly increase this number, providing Moroccan businesses with access to the world’s largest business-to-business (B2B) marketplace, which boasts 47 million active users globally.

    Correctly Predicted: The African Startup Ecosystem in 2024 as It Unraveled

    Beyond funding and closures, African startups faced a slew of challenges in 2024.

    Morocco’s Talaty Gains Strategic Investment to Expand AI-Powered Credit Solutions

    With SMBs comprising a significant portion of the economy in Morocco and Francophone Africa, access to credit remains a critical bottleneck for growth.

    Smollan Acquires South Africa’s Yebo Fresh to Drive Growth in Township Communities 

    “We’re on a mission to make it easier for local retailers to stock up on what they need, grow their businesses, and uplift their communities."