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    Ivory Coast’s doo! Secures Saviu Ventures Backing to Transform Mobile Money into Service Hubs

    doo! leverages this widespread infrastructure to create a one-stop solution for various essential services, thus transforming each Mobile Money agent into a multi-service hub.

    Nigeria’s Matta Secures Additional Funding to Bridge Africa’s Chemical Supply Chain Gaps

    With a presence beyond Nigeria in markets like Cote Ivoire, Senegal, and Mauritius, Matta plans to expand to South Africa and Eastern Africa by the end of 2024.

    Investment Firm Taps into African Sports Tech Market with NERGii Deal

    This technology is poised to not only elevate the performance of athletes but also address common pain points experienced by consumers.

    Want to Raise a VC Fund in Africa? Expect a Year and a Half to Establish Your Track Record

    Only 32% of established investment managers and 26% of emerging investment managers work full-time on their investment vehicles.
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    A New Expansion Map: African Startups Redraw Routes Through Accra

    From Nigerian defence contractors to Kenyan logistics software, a new cohort of well-capitalised tech firms is bypassing traditional hubs to set up operational bases in Accra.

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    From M-Pesa to Flutterwave: Why Africa Built the Systems the World Now Needs

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