African startups
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African Startups Raise $597M in Q1 2026 — But Fewer Deals: What the Concentration Shift Means for Founders
April 18, 2026
⚡ Key Takeaways African startups raised approximately $597 million in Q1 2026 according to Technext, an uptick from 2025 —...
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Novastar’s $147M Fund: Why Japanese Corporates Are Betting Big on Africa
April 7, 2026
⚡ Key Takeaways Novastar Ventures closed its Africa People and Planet Fund III at $147 million, backed by Japanese corporates...
