According to several sources exclusively disclosed to TechCrunch, Uganda-based Wasoko, an e-commerce business based in Kenya that also operates in…
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Avra: The $350 Million Growth-Stage Fund for Startups
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Berkshire Hathaway’s Impressive Q3 Earnings: A Sign of Things to Come?
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SBI Holdings Anchors Novastar Ventures’ Future Funds with $40M Commitment
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Southeast Asia Funding at Its Lowest: What It Means for Startups and Investors
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McDonald’s Revenue Surges 14% on U.S. Price Hikes, But Challenges Loom Ahead
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