10 Startups to Watch in 2025 in North Africa
Chari, a Moroccan startup, is revolutionizing retail with a B2B e-commerce platform that supports over 20,000 small grocery stores. MaxAB in Egypt has merged with Wasoko, creating Africa's largest informal retail network, supporting over 450,000 merchants.
The Pragmatic Investors Keen To Get Their Hands Dirty In African Markets
Reflect Ventures is an investor collective focused on logistics, distribution, supply chain, transport, and fintech rails. The firm targets B2B and B2B2C models in emerging markets, aiming to bring about significant improvements in efficiency and scalability.
Patient capital, diverse exits: Verod-Kepple’s vision for the future of African startups
Verod-Kepple Africa Ventures (VKAV) has launched a $45 million fund to invest in growth-stage startups in Africa. VKAV has already invested in 11 growth-stage startups, including Moove, Shuttlers, Chari, and Julaya.
Morocco’s Chari raises funding from UM6P Ventures
Chari has secured investment from UM6P Ventures. Chari allows traditional proximity store owners in Morocco to order products and have them delivered.
