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Africa Fintech NewsAugust 8, 2024 Egyptian Fintech Lucky ONE Raises $3 Million Convertible Debt Round. Lucky ONE, an Egyptian fintech company, has successfully secured $3 million in a byFatima Oladunni
Africa NewsAugust 7, 2024 Egyptian Startup Qardy Raises Millions in Pre-Seed Funding. Egyptian fintech startup, Qardy, has announced the successful closing of a byFatima Oladunni
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