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Spiro Just Raised $50M in Debt to Flood Africa With Electric Motorcycles. The Real Question: Can Battery Swaps Actually Scale? With 80,000 e-bikes deployed, 30 million battery swaps completed, and $230 byBolu BabalolaFebruary 25, 2026
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Africa NewsFebruary 18, 2026 Dutch Government Bets $3M on Female-Led African Fintech Fund — In a Market Where Women Get Just 10% of VC Dollars First Circle Capital's DGGF partnership is part of a $30 million fundraise byBolu Babalola
Africa NewsOctober 14, 2025 IFC Backs Catalyst Fund with $6 Million Investment to Accelerate African Climate-Tech Innovation. The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, byBetty Wangari
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Africa NewsMarch 11, 2024 IFC and Solcon Capital Join Forces to Fuel Deep Tech Growth in South Africa. The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a pivotal member of the World Bank byBolu Babalola
Africa NewsMarch 7, 2024 100 Women Entrepreneurs Get Growth Support from IFC & Seedstars IFC has unveiled the names of 100 women entrepreneurs selected for the She Wins byFatima Oladunni
