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Three takeaways from Africa’s ten largest fintech fundraises of 2023

75% of the equity raised by African fintechs in 2023 went to just ten companies. Here are three insights about fintech in Africa today from that list.

January 2024

How Nigerian startups are coping with the currency crisis

Nigeria's currency plunged in 2023. Here are four tactics companies are using to navigate the naira nightmare.

January 2024

15 African tech startups that shut down in 2023: Why they did it

At least fifteen startups across Africa announced their shutdowns in 2023. Here's a look at who they are and why they closed their doors.

January 2024
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