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    Dawar Raises Debt Facilities to Bring Traceability to Egypt’s Recycling Industry

    Egyptian platform Dawar Circular Solutions has secured nine-figure financing facilities denominated in Egyptian pounds...

    SA Serial Founder Vinny Lingham Locks In Fastest Exit Yet With Rumi.ai Sale

    The South African-born entrepreneur and investor continues his run of form, selling his AI meeting startup to the US subsidiary of ASX-listed Decidr.

    Spiro Lands $215M to Expand Its Battery-Swapping Network for Africa’s Motorcycle Taxis

    The latest equity injection, disclosed today, comes just four months after a $50m debt facility and pushes total disclosed funding beyond $415m.

    Nearly 80% of African Startup Funding in May Was Debt

    A month without a single equity round above $10m also raises questions.
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