North Africa
Egypt's fintech firm Lucky has raised $23m in a Series B round blending equity and debt to accelerate its push into North Africa's consumer credit market. The funding came from Disruptech Ventures and DPI Venture Capital through the Nclude fund, plus new strategic backers including Suez Canal Bank and OneStop. Tech.
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Building on their group stage dominance, North African clubs advanced to the semifinals of the CAF Champions League and Confederation Cup quarterfinals, eliminating several Egyptian powerhouses amid upsets, controversies, and tense finishes. Five key return-leg matches shaped the next round.