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    Sixty60: The $1.7M Seed Investment That Built a $1B Delivery Empire for Shoprite

    This milestone is not just a story of a legacy retailer adapting to the digital age; it’s a case study in strategic partnership.

    Africa’s Tech Leaders Shift Focus From Hype to the ‘Mechanics of Scale’

    At a major tech summit in Lagos, the conversation has moved on from fundraising announcements...

    Ivory Coast’s State-Backed Fund Writes a Rare Cheque for Doctor-Led Healthtech Ades

    The platform was founded by a group of young doctors.

    Nigerian Cleantech Rana Energy Raises $3M to Replace Diesel Generators with AI-Powered Solar

    The Lagos-based startup combines equity and debt in a pre-seed round to scale its AI-driven 'digital utility' platform across Africa.
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    South African Fintech Littlefish Secures $9.5M Series A, Moves Past Founder Legal Dispute

    The round was led by global tech investment firm Partech, with participation from development finance institution Proparco.

    The $267bn Crown: Wave Edges Closer to Dethroning Orange in West Africa

    The BCEAO’s instant payments platform launched in late 2025 to link banks and mobile wallets across eight countries. Months later, top players Wave and Orange Money have yet to fully join — latest data suggests they have little urgency.

    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 Littlefish Secures $9.5M Series A, Moves Past Founder Legal Dispute

    The round was led by global tech investment firm Partech, with participation from development finance institution Proparco.

    The $267bn Crown: Wave Edges Closer to Dethroning Orange in West Africa

    The BCEAO’s instant payments platform launched in late 2025 to link banks and mobile wallets across eight countries. Months later, top players Wave and Orange Money have yet to fully join — latest data suggests they have little urgency.

    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.