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The IFC and TLG fund to support distressed SMEs

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IFC and TLG Capital launch $75M startup rescue fund to support distressed ventures

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) and TLG Capital have announced the first close of a new private credit

by Praise Olatunde May 9, 2025

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Salad Africa partners with Glovo offering up to ₦100 million in loans to support SMEs

In a move to bridge the widening funding gap faced by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Nigeria,

by Praise Olatunde May 5, 2025

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MEST Africa Challenge 2025: $50,000 equity prize for FinTech innovators

Sahara Impact Fund Fellowship 2025: $30,000 grant for African entrepreneurs

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