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    AfDB Seeks to Back Africa-Focused VCs Through New $420M Funding Deal

    AfDB is the largest fund-of-funds investor in Africa, with $1.36 billion committed to 74 private equity and venture capital funds.

    Prolific African Investor BCV Winds Down Activity from Current Fund

    BCV II was one of the few venture capital funds primarily focused on East Africa.

    Egypt Integrates Apple Pay and Card Encoding for a Digital Payment Revolution

    Estimates suggest that the value of POS transactions will surge to approximately EGP 640 billion by the end of 2024, reflecting a 280% increase from 2021’s EGP 169 billion.

    Morocco’s z.systems Raises $1M to Empower Traditional Retailers

    z.systems is a rapidly scaling startup dedicated to enhancing the competitiveness of Morocco’s small, independent retailers — locally known as “hanouts.”
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    Alibaba Sets Up Operations in Morocco, Enabling Local Retailers to Expand Global Reach

    The launch of localized services is expected to significantly increase this number, providing Moroccan businesses with access to the world’s largest business-to-business (B2B) marketplace, which boasts 47 million active users globally.

    Correctly Predicted: The African Startup Ecosystem in 2024 as It Unraveled

    Beyond funding and closures, African startups faced a slew of challenges in 2024.

    Egypt’s First SPAC Acquisition Targets Recently Funded Digital Lending Platform Qardy

    Catalyst Partners became Egypt’s first SPAC after receiving approval from the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) in September.

    Algebra Ventures’ Founder Transitions to Fintech, Secures Digital Lending License for Oliv Finance Amid Regulatory Freeze

    Mokhtar, who played a key role in the establishment of Algebra Ventures, has now transitioned into the fintech sector with the goal of revolutionizing SME financing.

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    Alibaba Sets Up Operations in Morocco, Enabling Local Retailers to Expand Global Reach

    The launch of localized services is expected to significantly increase this number, providing Moroccan businesses with access to the world’s largest business-to-business (B2B) marketplace, which boasts 47 million active users globally.

    Correctly Predicted: The African Startup Ecosystem in 2024 as It Unraveled

    Beyond funding and closures, African startups faced a slew of challenges in 2024.

    Morocco’s Talaty Gains Strategic Investment to Expand AI-Powered Credit Solutions

    With SMBs comprising a significant portion of the economy in Morocco and Francophone Africa, access to credit remains a critical bottleneck for growth.

    Smollan Acquires South Africa’s Yebo Fresh to Drive Growth in Township Communities 

    “We’re on a mission to make it easier for local retailers to stock up on what they need, grow their businesses, and uplift their communities."