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Africa’s gender funding gap persists; women founders still get just 1 in 10 dollars
TechCabal - Sep 16, 2025
In 2025, Africa's tech funding topped $2 billion for over 500 deals. Male-led startups received 75% of the total funding, while women-led startups received only 10%.
BriterFirstCheck AfricaAruwa CapitalJanngo CapitalUNDP
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Cleva secures IMTO licence from Nigeria’s central bank amid unclear regulations
Techpoint Africa - Mar 28, 2025
Cleva has been granted an IMTO license from the Central Bank of Nigeria. The IMTO license allows Cleva to conduct secure inbound international money transfers to Nigeria.
Cleva1984 VentureFirstCheck AfricaCentral Bank of NigeriaY Combinator
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TLcom Announces Africa Tech Female Founder Summit 2024
Tech Labari - Sep 09, 2024
Announcement of the 6th Africa Tech Female Founder Summit by TLcom Capital. Themed 'Transformative Leadership: Redefining Success in Tech'.
FirstCheck AfricaAndelaEjaraTLcom CapitalChefaa
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