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    From Algeria to China: ASEP Trip Taught Me the Power of Speedy Execution for Vandista

    The ASEP exchange program in China is part of the Algerian Startup Learning Expedition Program, implemented by Algeria Venture, an initiative of the Ministry of Knowledge Economy, Startups, and Micro-enterprises.

    How Local VC Presence Is Fueling Startup Funding Activity in Francophone Africa

    Many local VC firms across Francophone Africa, also, mostly focus on early-stage investments, providing crucial seed and growth funding to startups, although...

    Mobility Startup Gozem Enters West Africa’s $1.54B Mobile Money Market with New Service in Togo

    Togo’s Mobile Money market is witnessing robust growth. In the first quarter of 2024, total transaction value reached 917 billion FCFA (approximately $1.54 billion), reflecting a 3% increase over the previous quarter.

    Ivory Coast Social Commerce Startup Tuzzo Africa Secures $831K in Pre-Seed Funding

    The platform allows users to sell products without any initial financial outlay. With just a few clicks, users can select items, set their own profit margins, and share products directly on social media platforms.
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    Two Shutdowns in Two Years Raise Questions Over Canada-Africa Fintech Economics

    Two Canadian fintechs built to move money between Canada and Africa have now failed within the space of two years. The pattern is unlikely to be coincidental.

    Nigerian EV Startup MAX Secures $8m Debt to Power Pan-African Expansion

    Metro Africa Xpress (MAX), the Nigerian-born electric mobility and fintech platform, has secured $8m in debt financing from Dutch impact investor Triple Jump. The capital injection marks a significant step in the company’s transition toward an asset-backed lending model designed to scale its green...

    78% Below Cost: The Unforgiving Math Behind Digital Health Startup Vezeeta’s Pivot to Bricks and Mortar

    The deal is the most tangible sign yet that Egypt’s best known digital health platform is pivoting towards a hybrid model at a time when the purely online playbook is struggling

    Profit, Pivot, and Panic: Swvl Faces Nasdaq Delisting Threat Despite $1.3m Turnaround

    Mobility technology company reports first annual profit since going public, but auditors raise going concern doubt and Nasdaq listing remains under threat

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    Two Shutdowns in Two Years Raise Questions Over Canada-Africa Fintech Economics

    Two Canadian fintechs built to move money between Canada and Africa have now failed within the space of two years. The pattern is unlikely to be coincidental.

    Nigerian EV Startup MAX Secures $8m Debt to Power Pan-African Expansion

    Metro Africa Xpress (MAX), the Nigerian-born electric mobility and fintech platform, has secured $8m...

    France’s Digital Africa Launches $58M Seed Fund to Back Overlooked African Tech Markets

    The pan-African initiative backed by the French development finance system is launching its first dedicated seed vehicle, targeting 30 startups across 20 countries.

    Namibia’s Bellatrix Launches $10M Fund to Tackle Southern Africa’s ‘Capital Desert’

    The fund represents a rare equity-focused play from Namibia, a country better known for its commodities and institutional pension funds than its tech exports.