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    Nigeria’s PaidHR Raises $1.8M to Modernize Payroll and People Management Across Africa

    The new funding builds on a $500,000 pre-seed round closed in late 2022.

    The Rulebook for Egypt’s Fintech Startups Has Changed. Here’s How to Get Licensed

    Existing fintech startups must apply for a license within 12 months.

    Why Education-Led Growth, Not Selling, Is the New Business Growth Hack

    “It’s about building smart, informed customers who choose your brand because they understand it.”

    The AI Startups Winning African VC Backing in 2025 — and Why

    An investigation into recent funding rounds reveals four major themes defining the African AI landscape in 2025 so far .
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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.

    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.

    Pezesha Founder Joins Africa’s New Wave of Founder-Investors

    The dual role reflects an emerging pattern in African venture capital, where founders leverage operational expertise whilst pursuing investment opportunities.

    AI Fintech Optasia Eyes JSE For South Africa’s Largest Tech IPO of the Year

    The listing could raise over R6bn ($350 million) and provide a critical test for Johannesburg's ailing public tech market.

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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.

    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.

    African Startup Deal Tracker — Newest Deals

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

    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.