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FINCA Ventures awards $400,000 to six African startups
Six African startups received a combined $400,000 in catalytic grants through the 2026 FINCA Ventures Prize Competition. Winners included Kenyan fintech…
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Six African startups received a combined $400,000 in catalytic grants through the 2026 FINCA Ventures Prize Competition. Winners included Kenyan fintech…
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African startups raised $435.2 million in disclosed funding in August 2026, led by larger deals that pushed monthly capital sharply higher. The result signals…
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