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Kenya and South Africa emerge as private equity safe zones amid U.S. trade disruptions
29 Apr 2025 15:44 GMT
… their most attractive markets. Egypt and Nigeria followed, with … from currency depreciation across African economies and the ripple … .-based firms.
Venture capital funding for African startups fell by … separate report by the African Private Capital Association …
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Connecting Canada and Africa through fintech: Dr. Segun Aina breaks down CAFS 2025
29 Apr 2025 11:48 GMT
… demo days where African fintechs can secure venture capital from Canadian … .
Nairametrics: How can African and Canadian fintech ecosystems … or MNT-Halan in Egypt are extending this further … -summit initiative—the Canada-Africa Regulatory Innovation Forum—will …
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Africa’s agric sector offers massive benefits for bold investors
29 Apr 2025 04:13 GMT
… global decline in FDI.
Egypt played a pivotal role, … Ethiopia, Mozambique, and Libya have seen recent conflicts that … attracting private equity and venture capital into the commodities and … or sustainable farming projects. African governments can stimulate this …
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OmniRetail shakes up Africa’s B2B e-commerce market with $20M Series A
28 Apr 2025 09:35 GMT
… excitement was high for African startups addressing the supply chain … the industry’s enthusiasm and venture capital’s interest have faded, … equity investment in an African startup, and according to … similar story is unfolding in Egypt, where another B2B e …
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Video: Glovo’s Global Director for Public Affairs on Morocco's key role in growth and innovation in Africa
27 Apr 2025 20:48 GMT
Glovo’s Global Director for Public Affairs, William Benthall, emphasized in an interview with Hespress English that Morocco has served as a gateway for the company’s expansion into Africa, a move that has since generated around US$1 billion in revenue for …
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Saudi Arabia Emerges As Leading Venture Capital Hub In Emerging Markets
25 Apr 2025 10:19 GMT
(MENAFN- The Arabian Post)
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai
Saudi Arabia has surpassed Singapore to become the top destination for venture capital funding among emerging markets, securing $391 million in the first quarter of 2025. This 53 percent year-on-year …
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Cutting the keys to unlock vaccine and biologic self-sufficiency in Africa
24 Apr 2025 20:09 GMT
… Haakuria works with the East African Community- (EAC)-Regional Centre … EAC and the Southern African Development Community.
Haakuria’s … and biologic manufacturing industry. Egypt, for example, was one … know how to source venture capital.”
Haakuria said that when …
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Fund managers double private capital in Africa to $4bln
23 Apr 2025 09:02 GMT
… latest study by the African Private Equity and Venture Capital Association Ltd (AVCA … ).
The African Private Capital Activity … (105), East Africa (99), and North Africa (77).
The financial sector remained …
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AI Investment Intelligence Firm BridgeWise Secures DIFC License And Strategic Investment From Emirates NBD To Accelerate Middle East Expansion
29 Apr 2025 09:18 GMT
BridgeWise obtains DIFC license and officially launches UAE operations, marking a major milestone in global expansion.
Emirates NBD joins BridgeWise's Series A round, reinforcing strong regional confidence in AI-powered investment solutions.
Ayush …
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Most private equity investors consider SA as one of their top choices on the continent
29 Apr 2025 08:42 GMT
… in 2025, according to the African Private Capital Association.More than … of the respondents also named Egypt and Nigeria, the London-based … , it said.
Inflows of venture-capital funding for African startups dropped 22% to …