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A dazzling January debut for tech startups in Africa

From SPACs to Y Combinator's new deal to the growth of neobanks and BNPL solutions, here's what happened across the African startup ecosystem in January 2022

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Emeka Ajene
Feb 05, 2022
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Afridigest provides ideas & analysis for startup founders, operators, and investors across Africa and beyond. 
This article explores key trends and developments in the African tech space in January 2022.
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