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Nigerian fintech Appzone raises $10M for expansion and proprietary technology

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However , they seem to be doing quite well compared with traditional banks that face challenges like legacy cost structures and a major lack of operational efficiency. Since its inception , the Google for Startups Accelerator alumnus claims to have led Africa’s fintech sector in some global firsts from the continent.

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Seedstars launches second fund to invest in 100 startups in emerging markets

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The first fund invested in 30 countries, and the second fund will also have a global outlook, but it will focus on one to three countries in each region. One of the things that makes SIV II unique is that it has a blended finance structure with facility provided by IFC, one its LPs. It will also have a tighter geographical focus.

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How African startups raised venture capital in 2022

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For one thing, by the first half of 2022, A frica seemed to defy the global venture funding decline after its startups raised $3 billion, double the amount secured over a similar period the previous year; therefore, a twofold increase by December seemed plausible. There was reason to believe so. Kenya is a close second with $1.1

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Cameroonian crypto and savings platform Ejara raises $8M, led by Anthemis and Dragonfly

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Last October, it had 8,000 users from Cameroon, its first market and others including Ivory Coast, Burkina Faso, Mali, Guinea, and Senegal. And given the way they are structured, they mainly target high-net-worth individuals and institutions like other banks or insurance companies,” she commented.

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Artivist Film Festival & Awards

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The 3rd Annual Artivist Film Festival & Awards ' mission is to strengthen the voice of international activist artists and raise public awareness of global issues. Youth Network My country was at war for 36 years and community structures and resources have been destroyed. Barbra Streisand. DIANA'S STORY (0:06) Dir - Listen Up!

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