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    SA’s TurnStay Raises $2m to Slash Africa’s Hidden Travel Payment Fees

    The round was led by the Africa-focused fintech fund First Circle Capital.

    South Africa’s Largest Bank Capitec Taps Fintech Mama Money to Capture Migrant Remittance Market

    This bank-fintech tie-up is a noteworthy example of embedded finance in an emerging market, where a large incumbent institution opts to integrate a specialist’s technology rather than build its own competing product.

    A Calendar of Funding Deadlines for African Startups

    Check out the latest startup funding headlines for African startups you may have missed.

    After Ditching Subscriptions, Egypt’s Wuilt Raises $2M to Build Free E-Commerce Infrastructure

    The Cairo-based startup is sacrificing recurring revenue and betting on a free platform to capture the MENA region's vast market of small businesses and social sellers.
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    Why the “SaaSapocalypse” Shows Africa Must Own the AI Application Layer

    By Amadou Daffe, CEO and Co-Founder, Gebeya

    African Startup Deal Tracker — Newest Deals

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

    Africa’s Growth Problem Isn’t Capital. It’s Leadership Without Collaboration

    Africa’s future won’t be determined by how much money arrives. Ray Langa, Group CEO of Leagas Delaney, writes from Cape Town

    Riding Morocco’s Fintech Wave, AfricInvest Moves to Acquire Vantage Payment Systems

    A new heavy hitter is entering the Moroccan fintech landscape, in what feels like the next chapter after local fintech Cash Plus went on a highly successful IPO last year.

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    Why the “SaaSapocalypse” Shows Africa Must Own the AI Application Layer

    By Amadou Daffe, CEO and Co-Founder, Gebeya

    African Startup Deal Tracker — Newest Deals

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

    From Capiter’s Wreckage, a Chinese VC Finds a New Egyptian Bet

    The Beijing-based venture firm was once among the most active early-stage investors in Egypt and the broader African tech market.

    South Africa’s Araxi Acquires Fintech Pay@ for $62m to Consolidate Regional Payments

    Over the last 12 months, the company processed more than R60bn ($3.7bn) in transaction value.