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Bokra Secures VC and PE Licences in Egypt to Expand Revenue-Based Financing for Startups Egyptian fintech Bokra has secured venture capital and private equity licences byBetty WangariApril 24, 2026
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News NigeriaDecember 14, 2024 Moroccan startup Z, focused on B2B retail-tech, raises $1.05M. Moroccan B2B retail-tech startup Z has successfully raised $1 byFausat Abiola
NewsNovember 1, 2024 Ghanaian Fintech PayBox Introduces Super App Developer Program Ghanaian fintech startup PayBox Global has announced the launch of the Buddy byFausat Abiola
Africa NewsSeptember 20, 2024 Visa’s She’s Next Program announces its five finalists. Five African female entrepreneurs have been named as finalists in Visa’s She’s byChisom Muojindu
Africa Consumer Tech NewsSeptember 18, 2024 Uncap launched a USD 33M growth fund to support African SMEs. Uncap, a venture capital firm with a mission to support small and medium-sized byFausat Abiola
Africa NewsMarch 21, 2024 The Mastercard Foundation launches a $126 million initiative to support SMEs. The Mastercard Foundation Fund for Resilience and Prosperity, with a commitment byMuhammed Mustapha
EventsFebruary 28, 2024 Growth4Her Accelerator Program 2024, Applications Now Open. Applications are currently being accepted for Growth4Her, an innovative byBolu Babalola
