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Startup Researcher AfricaStartup Researcher - Africa: Week 31, 2025Stay current on Africa’s fast-moving startup and venture capital scene with this week’s Startup Researcher Africa video, your concise briefing on the forces reshaping innovation across the continent.Inside, we break down five headline stories: Chowdeck’s 1 000-orders-a-day milestone in Ghana, Peach Payments’ Bitcoin tie-up with MoneyBadger, Algeria’s sweeping crypto ban, MAX’s off-grid solar battery swap debut for e-mobility, and the court order stalling 54gene’s asset sale. Funding news spans Sun King’s record-setting 156 million-dollar solar raise, Payaza’s 13.5 million-dollar commercial-paper approval, biotech bets at Altera Biosciences, Libyan-backed e-commerce play Mataa, and Ca...2025-08-0403 minStartup Researcher AfricaStartup Researcher - Africa: Week 30, 2025Stay sharp on Africa’s startup and venture capital pulse with this week’s Startup Researcher Africa podcast — your no-fluff roundup of what’s shaping innovation across the continent.This episode unpacks critical updates in fintech regulation, funding trends, crypto, and investor shifts. Nigeria’s tax authority is gearing up to launch real-time VAT tracking for banks and fintechs by 2026, aiming to plug digital tax gaps. Ghana is finalizing long-awaited crypto regulations by September 2025, a move set to boost cross-border commerce. Meanwhile, Egypt’s Financial Regulatory Authority approved five fintech initiatives to unlock innovation in the non-b...2025-07-2803 minStartup Researcher AfricaStartup Researcher - Africa: Week 29, 2025Stay ahead of Africa’s grind‑forward innovation scene with this week’s Startup Researcher Africa. We unpack headline‑worthy moves in fintech, policy, funding, and exits so founders, investors, and operators can make sharper bets in real time.Africa’s fintech footprint keeps expanding as ten names, including OPay and PiggyVest, break into CNBC’s global top 300—a milestone that signals growing global competitiveness. Ethiopia finally ratifies its first Startup Law, unlocking long‑awaited legal clarity, tax breaks, and a national fund‑of‑funds to drag red‑tape hurdles into the modern era. We also break down boardroom...2025-07-2105 minStartup Researcher AfricaStartup Researcher - Africa: Week 28, 2025Stay ahead of Africa’s fast-evolving startup and venture capital scene with this week’s episode of Startup Researcher Africa. We cover the most important funding rounds, acquisitions, and market moves shaping the continent’s innovation landscape.In this edition, we spotlight major fintech milestones as Moniepoint, Flutterwave, and Tyme Group land on Time magazine’s 2025 list of the world’s most influential companies. Discover how these African fintech leaders are transforming payments, financial inclusion, and cross-border transactions. We also break down new regulations from the Bank of Ghana targeting virtual-asset service providers and what this means for crypto...2025-07-1404 minStartup Researcher AfricaStartup Researcher - Africa: Week 27, 2025African tech is moving fast—catch up in one listen. We break down Afreximbank’s PAPSSCARD rollout, Flutterwave’s Kenya & SA retrenchment, Ghana’s near-final Innovation & Startup Bill, Cassava’s GPU-as-a-Service gambit, Moove’s planned $1.2 B Waymo-linked debt raise, Wave Mobile Money’s $137 M expansion line, Knife Capital’s new Series A bets, Stanbic Bank Kenya’s $100 M Catalytic Fund, and the Wave 7 call from Qatar FinTech Hub. Expect crisp insight on capital flows, policy shifts, and the founders reshaping Africa’s venture scene. Subscribe for weekly no-nonsense briefings on startups, VC, and growth trends across the continent.2025-07-0704 minStartup Researcher AfricaStartup Researcher - Africa: Week 26, 2025This week on Startup Researcher Africa: TymeBank challenges rising national ID fees in South Africa, Flutterwave expands to Cameroon, and Google for Startups unveils its latest AI accelerator cohort. We dive into the biggest headlines, funding rounds, and acquisitions shaping the continent's tech landscape.In this episode, we cover:Top Headlines:TymeBank (South Africa): The digital bank is set to contest the proposed hike in national ID verification fees, warning it could hinder financial inclusion.Flutterwave (Cameroon): The fintech giant launches digital payments in Cameroon after securing a key license, deepening...2025-06-3004 minStartup Researcher AfricaStartup Researcher - Africa: Week 25, 2025Stay ahead of the continent’s fast-moving tech scene with our no-fluff roundup of the biggest headlines, deals, and opportunities shaping African innovation and venture capital.In this episodeNigeria’s Bosun Tijani becomes ITU Council vice-chair for 2025-26, ending a 50-year leadership gapMastercard × Enza team up to embed payments for African fintechs, driving digital inclusionSabi pivots to TRACE, a blockchain platform tracing minerals and agri-exports for ESG complianceChpter scales into 11 new markets via Flutterwave and launches Pluto, its AI chat-commerce toolSwypex rolls out A...2025-06-2304 minStartup Researcher AfricaStartup Researcher - Africa: Week 24, 2025Stay ahead of Africa’s fast-moving tech landscape with this week’s Startup Researcher Africa podcast.We unpack headline-making stories, including:• Address Me’s victory at the Innovate Africa Fund hackathon, solving verifiable addresses for township residents• Nigeria’s new AI accelerator with Meta that leverages Llama models to fuel health, agriculture, and security startups• Binance compliance lead Tigran Gambaryan’s exit amid the exchange’s wider leadership churn• Yellow Card’s regulatory stance after Ghana’s central bank warning and Moniepoint’s $889 k stock disputeFunding spotlight: Moove is in talks for a $300 m round that could push it to unicorn territory, whil...2025-06-1604 minStartup Researcher AfricaStartup Researcher - Africa: Week 23, 2025This week on Startup Researcher Africa: Kenya’s Finance Bill 2025 puts stock-option perks at risk, Medsaf shuts down after a $7 million raise, and PalmPay targets a $50–100 million Series B as it scales across Africa and Asia. Tune in for a sharp, data-driven briefing:Top HeadlinesKenya’s Finance Bill 2025 aims to tax employee stock options and scrap incentives, sparking backlash from founders and investors.Medsaf, the Nigerian healthtech that raised $7 million, closes amid FX turmoil, debts, and a failed sale.Fincra secures a Payment System Provider license in Tanzania to power regulated cross-border fintech services.Twiga pauses Nairobi operations while it rel...2025-06-0905 minStartup Researcher AfricaStartup Researcher - Africa: Week 22, 2025This week on Startup Researcher Africa: Fincra clinches a South African payments license, Blockchain.com opens in Nigeria, and Zero Carbon Charge scores $5.5 million to power solar-driven EV charging. Tap in for your no-fluff briefing:Top HeadlinesFincra: South African license unlocks compliant cross-border payments.Blockchain.com: Lagos office marks deep push into Africa’s crypto scene.Heroshe: Nigerian e-commerce shipper faces shutdown after delivery failures.GITEX Kenya 2026: New East Africa tech expo to spotlight AI and innovation.Paymob × Bit68: Partnership brings AI-powered e-commerce and payments across MENA.Funding NewsZero Carbon Charge raises $5.5 million to build off-grid EV stations every 150 km...2025-06-0204 minStartup Researcher AfricaStartup Researcher - Africa: Week 21, 2025This week on Startup Researcher Africa: A 5 % U.S. remittance tax rattles African fintechs, Wahu Mobility locks in a carbon-credit e-bike deal, and Thndr and Sylndr each raise $15.7 million in Egypt. Hit play for the facts you need:Top HeadlinesU.S. House passes 5 % tax on non-citizen remittances, squeezing migrants and fintechs such as LemFi and NALA.Wahu Mobility signs Swiss carbon-credit pact to deploy 117 000 e-bikes by 2030.Terrahaptix wins $1.2 million deal to install AI drones guarding Nigerian hydro plants.Vendease CFO exits amid shift to a software-led model during Series A extension.Algeria’s NESDA unveils three startup funds worth up...2025-05-2605 minStartup Researcher AfricaStartup Researcher - Africa: Week 20, 2025This week on Startup Researcher Africa: Stripe widens its tax-automation service to five more African markets, PalmPay tops FT’s growth list with 35 million users, and Nawy lands a $75 million war chest for AI-driven real estate. Press play for the essentials:Top HeadlinesStripe expands tax-compliance automation to five additional African countries, easing cross-border scaling for startups.PalmPay, crowned Africa’s fastest-growing fintech by the Financial Times, plots entry into four new markets.Cross Switch acquires Pesawise to launch Kenyan payments infrastructure.Nigeria’s Central Bank unveils a digital BVN for the diaspora, targeting $1 billion in monthly remittances.Chowdeck debuts in Gha...2025-05-1904 minStartup Researcher AfricaStartup Researcher - Africa: Week 19, 2025This week on Startup Researcher Africa: Cape Verde unveils a $51.5 million TechPark, Klivvr debuts FRA-approved BNPL in Egypt, and MNT-Halan issues Egypt’s largest corporate bond at $49 million. Hit play for the week’s essential rundown:Top HeadlinesTechPark CV launches in Cape Verde to link West Africa with Europe and the Americas.Klivvr rolls out FRA-approved BNPL in Egypt for instant app-based payments.PalmPay maps pushes into South Africa, Côte d’Ivoire, Uganda, and Tanzania.Nigerian court denies bail to Afriq Arbitrage CEO over $854 k crypto-fraud charges.Treepz partners with Miva Open University to handle nationwide staff transport in Nige...2025-05-1205 minStartup Researcher AfricaStartup Researcher Africa: Week 18, 2025This week on Startup Researcher Africa: Paystack is fined for its unlicensed Zap app, Meta faces a potential $300 million penalty in Nigeria, and OmniRetail nets a $20 million Series A to digitize FMCG supply chains. Tune in for the week’s must-know moves:Top HeadlinesPaystack hit with a ₦225 million (≈ $155 k) CBN fine over unlicensed Zap launch.Nigeria’s data watchdogs threaten Meta with $300 million in penalties, risking Facebook and Instagram shutdowns.Flutterwave CTO Gurbhej Dhillon exits amid ongoing leadership churn.Bokra issues a $58.9 million sukuk to fund SME financing in Egypt.i3 awards $1.5 million to seven pharmacy...2025-05-0504 minStartup Researcher AfricaStartup Researcher Africa: Week 17, 2025This week on Startup Researcher Africa: Microsoft backs Egypt’s AI talent push, GetEquity hits profitability with a debt-focused pivot, and Lori Systems raises $2 million after a sharp valuation reset. Plug in for the week’s data-led rundown:Top HeadlinesMicrosoft and Egypt’s ICT Ministry to train 100 000 nationals under the National AI Strategy.GetEquity turns profitable by switching from equity rounds to local debt investments.Attijariwafa Bank teams with Kiwi Collecte to launch regulated crowdfunding in Morocco.Ghana taps Zipline drones to secure medical supply chains after USAID cuts.Flutterwave joins Circle’s USDC network for faster, cheaper cross-border payments...2025-04-2803 minStartup Researcher AfricaStartup Researcher - Stay Tuned
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