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    How Not to Run a Fintech in Ethiopia — Lessons from SunPay Solutions’ License Revocation

    SunPay’s downfall wasn’t just about regulatory negligence. The company’s handling of day-to-day business affairs also left much to be desired.

    Nigeria’s Ed-tech Startup Tespire Bags Funding to Scale AI-powered School Solutions

    Tespire, based in Northern Nigeria, is addressing the critical gap in infrastructure in local schools, where administrative inefficiencies often hinder overall educational performance.

    Acumen Invests $2 Million in Yellow Malawi to Expand Solar Energy Access for Underserved Communities

    The first tranche of $1 million will be disbursed in US dollars, with repayments made in Malawian Kwacha, while the second tranche, also valued at $1 million, will be disbursed and repaid in US dollars.

    Meet the Eight New Egyptian Startups Backed by Prolific Investor EdVentures

    With these new investments, EdVentures has now backed a total of 22 startups, up from 14, marking a significant milestone in its journey to reshape education through technology. in Egypt.
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    Three-year track record drives extended investment cycle targeting 25–30 additional African startups

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    Two Exits in Six Years: Dan Kleinbaum’s GTXN Acquired by Luno

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    Cairo’s BPO Ecosystem Opens a New Front for Transatlantic Dealmaking

    While greenfield setups remain the main vehicle for corporate expansion in Egypt's tech export sector, cross-border M&A is emerging as an alternative for North American buyers seeking rapid scale.

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    Madica Secures $6M from Flourish Ventures to Extend African Pre-Seed Investment Pilot

    Three-year track record drives extended investment cycle targeting 25–30 additional African startups

    WhatsApp Brokers and 12-Month Liquidations: Meet the Startup Trying to Fix Egypt’s Small-Business Exit Crisis

    CompanyExit and AppExit launch anonymous, self-serve marketplaces for small companies and digital assets, testing...

    Ghanaian Agritech Vitara Bags $2M From EU-Backed AgriFI and Acumen to Digitise Shea Supply Chain

    European Union-backed AgriFI and Acumen back Accra-based B-Corp aiming to reach one million farmers by 2030, betting that traceability can lift incomes for women producers in the north.

    African Startup Deal Tracker — Newest Deals

    Here's a closer look at the notable under-the-radar investment activity we're tracking this month...