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    Rebranding Gone Wrong: The Name Game That Keeps Hurting African Startups

    While this might have seemed like a practical decision, observers couldn’t help but wonder if this was an avoidable mistake.

    Uncap Launches $33.3M Fund to Address Dilution in African Early-Stage Funding

    The launch of Unconventional Capital also signals a strategic shift within Uncap. The fund will operate independently from Uncap’s proprietary technology platform, “Level,” a recently launched SaaS tool designed to streamline investment management for funders and accelerators across Africa.

    Egypt’s SETTLE Raises $2M to Automate B2B Payments and Collections

    Founded in 2023 by Mostafa Mubarak and Camille Sayour, SETTLE aims to fill a long-standing gap in Egypt’s digital economy by focusing on B2B financial operations.

    New Remote Visa Regime in South Africa Is Finally Here

    “The regulations for a new points-based work visa and the remote working visa are now in place. This marks the beginning of an era where we leverage global talent while maximizing local benefits.”
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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...