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Alaan raises $48 million to scale AI-powered spend management across the MENA region
Alaan raised $48 million in Series A funding, one of the largest fintech rounds in MENA. The funding round was led by Peak XV Partners with participation from notable investors including Y Combinator.
How African Founders Can Leverage LinkedIn for Growth and Investment
Polished LinkedIn profiles can significantly enhance visibility to potential investors. Crafting a compelling headline and summary is crucial for making a strong first impression.
LemFi CEO shares origin story and lessons for founders at Pitch2Win
Ridwan Olalere shared the origin story of LemFi at Pitch2Win, showcasing its evolution from a pre-seed idea to a Series A success. LemFi serves over 30 countries, allowing Africans in the diaspora to send money home, tapping into a global remittance market valued at about $800 billion.
LemFi Expands to Egypt, Tapping Into $29.6B Remittance Corridor
LemFi has launched its services in Egypt, focusing on the large diaspora and remittance market. Egypt received a record $29.6 billion in remittances in 2024, nearly double the previous year.
Moroccan founder raises $4.2M for her YC-backed startup building the next layer of AI search
ZeroEntropy raised $4.2 million in seed funding led by Initialized Capital. The startup aims to improve data retrieval for generative AI applications.
