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    African Startup Deal Tracker — Newest Deals

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

    Fido Ghana Secures $5.5M Debt to Sharpen AI Credit Scoring for Africa’s ‘Invisible’ Borrowers

    While the global venture capital market remains selective, the appetite for African fintechs solving the "data gap" is showing resilience.

    France’s Hummingbirds Raises $59M to Scale Carbon Credit Sales in Kenya and Across Africa

    Most carbon finance enters the market once a project is already operational. Hummingbirds is moving further upstream to address the supply-side bottleneck.

    Egypt Wants to Be Your LP: Applications Open for New $1bn Fund-of-Funds

    Egypt is stepping up efforts to attract venture capital following the launch of its long-awaited Startup Charter.
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    African Startup Deal Tracker — Newest Deals

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