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Africa’s Corporate VC Wave: How Telcos, Banks and Energy Giants Are Becoming the New Startup Investors
ALGERIATECH Editorial
May 20, 2026
โก Key Takeaways African startup deal count fell 51% year-over-year in early 2026, yet $887M was raised โ driven by...
Startups
Africa Incumbent Acquisition Wave: Why Banks, Telcos and Retailers Are Buying Startups in 2026
ALGERIATECH Editorial
May 13, 2026
โก Key Takeaways Foreign VC has retreated from Africa (US participation down ~53%) and IPO markets remain thin, leaving banks,...