Startups

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The expansion dynamics of African startups

African expansion

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South Africa’s hearX merges with Eargo to tackle global hearing loss with $100m boost 

LXE Hearing leadership

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Zap vs Zap: Zap Africa might not have a leg to stand on against Paystack

Paystack's Zap vs Zap Africa

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8 other companies in Africa with Zap in their name

Zap in Africa

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Cleva secures IMTO licence from Nigeria’s central bank amid unclear regulations

Founders of Cleva

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Egyptian startup Stakpak raises $500,000 in pre-seed funding to build an AI-powered DevOps IDE 

Stakpak team photo

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AltSchool wants to provide AI education in African languages including Hausa, Igbo, Yoruba

Altschool team

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AltSchool to launch in-person programmes in Q2 with ‘Campus by AltSchool’

Campus by AltSchool team

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How to start a business in Nigeria as a foreigner: A guide  

An ariel view of civic towers, Lekki, Lagos, Nigeria

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The role of venture capital firms in exits and restructuring

The role of venture capital firms in exits and restructuring

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The ultimate convertible note guide for startups, with terms and tips

The ultimate convertible note guide for startups,

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How to calculate share dilution in a startup 

How to calculate share dilution in a startup 

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A complete guide to how operational restructuring works

A complete guide to how operational restructuring works

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The art of timing an exit: When to pull the trigger

The art of timing an exit

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How to register a patent in kenya: a step-by-step guide.

How to register a patent in Kenya

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A complete guide to registering a company in the us

A complete guide to registering a company in the US

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A guide to understanding valuation caps in startup investments

A guide to understanding valuation caps in startup investments

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Top venture capital firms in nigeria: a comprehensive guide

Top venture capital firms in Nigeria

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How to register a patent in the uk: steps, renewal, and costs

How to register a patent in the UK- Steps

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What are venture debt and warrants: and how do they work?

Venture debt and warrants

South Africa’s hearX has joined forces with US-based Eargo in a $100m merger to form LXE Hearing to deliver accessible, tech-powered hearing solutions globally, highlighting Africa’s growing impact in healthtech innovation.




Cleva has secured an International Money Transfer Operator (IMTO) licence from the CBN to process inbound international money transfers to Nigerians. But the apex bank’s IMTO regulations raise questions.


Stakpak, an AI-powered DevOps platform founded by George Fahmy, simplifies infrastructure management for developers. Launched in 2021, it aims to reduce time spent on infrastructure tasks and has raised $500K in pre-seed funding.


AltSchool has launched AI for the 10M Africans initiative to help people across the continent learn to use AI in multiple languages to position Africans as AI leaders and not just consumers.


Starting in Q2 2025, AltSchool Africa will roll out hybrid programmes to enhance its students’ learning outcomes.














The expansion dynamics of African startups

African startups must carefully consider their next best market when it comes to expansion. And very often, the next best market is not within the continent.

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South Africa’s hearX merges with Eargo to tackle global hearing loss with $100m boost 

Backed by a $100 million investment, South African healthtech hearX has finalised a merger with Eargo to provide accessible hearing solutions.

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Zap vs Zap: Zap Africa might not have a leg to stand on against Paystack

While Paystack and Zap Africa have not proven that either of them have trademark rights to Zap, sources reveal that the trademark registrations may have been erroneous.

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8 other companies in Africa with Zap in their name

Paystack’s new product, “Zap,” has sparked controversy over its name. While some claim its originality, many other companies also use it. Here are eight brands with “Zap” in their names.

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Cleva secures IMTO licence from Nigeria’s central bank amid unclear regulations

Cleva has obtained an International Money Transfer Operator (IMTO) licence from the Central Bank of Nigeria, yet concerns persist regarding the scope of activities the apex bank permits for fintechs.

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Egyptian startup Stakpak raises $500,000 in pre-seed funding to build an AI-powered DevOps IDE 

Stakpak, an AI-powered DevOps platform, helps developers automate infrastructure tasks. With $500K in pre-seed funding, the startup aims to save businesses time and costs in DevOps management.

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AltSchool wants to provide AI education in African languages including Hausa, Igbo, Yoruba

AltSchool has launched AI for 10M Africans initiative to help people across the continent learn to use AI in multiple languages including Arabic, French, Portuguese, and Igbo.

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AltSchool to launch in-person programmes in Q2 with ‘Campus by AltSchool’

Starting in Q2 2025, AltSchool Africa will roll out hybrid programmes aimed at enhancing learning outcomes for its students.

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How to start a business in Nigeria as a foreigner: A guide  

This guide outlines the key steps for foreigners starting a business in Nigeria, including company registration with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), tax compliance, banking requirements, and sector-specific regulations.

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The role of venture capital firms in exits and restructuring

VC: Funds growth, manages exits (M&A, IPO) & restructuring for returns. Seeks strong teams, large markets, innovation. Exits provide capital. Restructuring fixes issues. Impacts markets & finance.

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The ultimate convertible note guide for startups, with terms and tips

Convertible notes: Early startup funding. Loan converts to equity in future (funding round). Postpones valuation. Features: interest, maturity date, valuation cap, discount. Unlike SAFEs (no debt). Good for early stage but understand dilution risk. Seek legal advice.

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How to calculate share dilution in a startup 

Dilution: New shares decrease your ownership %. Necessary for startup growth funding. Occurs via investment, options, debt. Affects founders, staff, early backers. Reduce impact with smart planning. Use tools like Capboard to calculate.

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A complete guide to how operational restructuring works

Restructuring operations: Streamline processes, cut costs, boost efficiency. May involve workflow changes, technology, or workforce adjustments. Goal: improve agility, financial stability, growth. Plan carefully, communicate clearly, manage change effectively.

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The art of timing an exit: When to pull the trigger

Exit timing: crucial for profit in trading, investing, business. Analyze markets, set goals, manage emotions. Use stop-loss, take-profit, percentage exits. Adapt strategy. Avoid holding too long or selling too early. Data-driven decisions are key.

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How to register a patent in kenya: a step-by-step guide.

Kenya patent: Secure your invention’s rights. Must be new, inventive, usable. Apply via KIPI with specifics. Process involves checks, publishing. Standard patents: 20 years. Utility models: 10 years. Seek expert help.

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A complete guide to registering a company in the us

Registering in the US: Choose business structure (LLC/Corp), select state (tax benefits), register name. File paperwork, get EIN, open US bank account. Non-residents welcome. Costs vary by state. Legal protection & funding await.

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A guide to understanding valuation caps in startup investments

Valuation cap: tops SAFE/note conversion value, aiding early investors. Negotiate with traction data, market research. Methods: asset, DCF, comps, scorecard, VC. Aims for fair founder/investor balance.

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Top venture capital firms in nigeria: a comprehensive guide

Nigeria: Africa’s startup hub (3,360+). VC firms (Future Africa, EchoVC, TLcom) drive growth in fintech, agritech. Choose wisely: sector, track record, value. Funding hurdles exist.

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How to register a patent in the uk: steps, renewal, and costs

UK patents grant exclusive rights for inventions (new, inventive, industrial application) for up to 20 years. Registration involves IPO filing, search, examination, and fees. Consider a patent attorney. UK patent = UK protection only.

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What are venture debt and warrants: and how do they work?

Visa gift cards need activation for security and use. Activate online or by phone with card details. Vanilla Visa and Australia have specific steps. Can act like debit cards with PIN.

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South Africa’s hearX has joined forces with US-based Eargo in a $100m merger to form LXE Hearing to deliver accessible, tech-powered hearing solutions globally, highlighting Africa’s growing impact in healthtech innovation.




Cleva has secured an International Money Transfer Operator (IMTO) licence from the CBN to process inbound international money transfers to Nigerians. But the apex bank’s IMTO regulations raise questions.


Stakpak, an AI-powered DevOps platform founded by George Fahmy, simplifies infrastructure management for developers. Launched in 2021, it aims to reduce time spent on infrastructure tasks and has raised $500K in pre-seed funding.


AltSchool has launched AI for the 10M Africans initiative to help people across the continent learn to use AI in multiple languages to position Africans as AI leaders and not just consumers.


Starting in Q2 2025, AltSchool Africa will roll out hybrid programmes to enhance its students’ learning outcomes.