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    American and French Investors Lead $392M African Startup Funding Wave in October

    This international support was matched by strong local and regional ecosystem participation.

    Optasia’s Book-Build Covered at Top End, Securing a $1.3B Valuation Ahead of JSE Debut

    Unlike many high-burn tech companies that listed in 2021, Optasia is coming to market with strong fundamentals. The company is profitable, reporting revenue of $150m in 2024 and a net profit of $36m.

    Green Climate Fund Pours $40M into Novastar Ventures’ Africa Climate Fund

    The GCF's equity stake is designed to de-risk investment and mobilise private capital for Africa's climate-tech sector.

    Cracking the Code: How African Startups Can Attract Japanese Venture Capital

    By Bernard Laurendeau, founder of Enkopa Lab Japan and ex-CEO and Co-Founder of Arifpay, Ethiopia's first licensed payment system operator.
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    South African Fintech Happy Pay Lands $5m Seed Round to Scale Zero-Interest BNPL Model

    The round was led by global technology investor Partech.

    South Africa’s University Technology Fund Leans Into Alumni for New Startup Thesis

    The practical application of this broadened mandate is already visible in the market.

    Going Public Cost Africa-Focused Fintech Optasia Over $23M — 31% of Its Primary Raise

    The Dubai-headquartered fintech listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange in November 2025.

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    South African Fintech Happy Pay Lands $5m Seed Round to Scale Zero-Interest BNPL Model

    The round was led by global technology investor Partech.

    South Africa’s University Technology Fund Leans Into Alumni for New Startup Thesis

    The practical application of this broadened mandate is already visible in the market.

    Time to Talk Tech Startups in Angola? Luanda Passes Bill for Ecosystem Running on 2% Funding

    Angola has officially decided what a startup is. Now, it just needs to fund some.

    Moniepoint Rides Wave of Nigerian Fintech Consolidation as Venture Funding Retreats

    While Orda currently operates in Nigeria and Kenya, this acquisition only covers its Nigerian operations, leaving the future of its Kenyan arm undecided.