African tech is moving fast—catch up in one listen. This week, we unpack Afreximbank’s PAPSSCARD launch aimed at transforming cross-border payments, Flutterwave’s retrenchment in Kenya and South Africa as it refocuses on strategic markets, and Ghana’s near-final Innovation & Startup Bill that could reshape the country’s entrepreneurial framework. We explore Cassava’s bold GPU-as-a-Service play in the AI infrastructure race, Moove’s ambitious $1.2 billion Waymo-linked debt raise to scale mobility financing, and Wave Mobile Money’s $137 million expansion line to challenge incumbents. Plus, Knife Capital’s latest Series A bets, Stanbic Bank Kenya’s $100 million Catalytic Fund to fuel high-growth sectors, and the Wave 7 call from Qatar FinTech Hub spotlighting the next wave of innovators. Expect crisp, data-backed insight on capital flows, regulatory shifts, and the founders redefining Africa’s venture capital narrative. Subscribe for weekly no-nonsense briefings on startups, VC, and growth trends across the continent—clear, direct, and built for decision-makers.
Key Moments:
00:22 Important News
01:25 Top Funding Rounds
02:04 About Investors
02:21 Startup of the Week
02:48 Investor of the Week
03:11 Opportunity Radar
Startup Researcher - Africa: Week 27, 2025
July 7, 2025
