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Google’s Africa Investment Fund behind Moniepoint, Africa’s Fastest-Growing Fintech

American Entrepreneurship

Africa’s fastest-growing fintech, successfully raised US$110 million in equity financing, supporting its all-in-one financial ecosystem. With its latest funding round, Moniepoin t will accelerate its growth, introducing its One-Stop-Shop to customers across Africa. Moniepoint Inc.,

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Why Seed Rounds Are Growing as Startups Shrink

Tomasz Tunguz

A decade ago, these smaller rounds formed the backbone of startup financing, comprising over 70% of all seed deals. The proliferation of seed funds & the emergence of multi-stage firms investing earlier also contribute to this shift. This efficiency gain will accelerate with AI. The numbers tell a stark story.

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Parafin Transforming Delivery of Small Business Financial Services Closes $100M Series C

American Entrepreneurship

Embedded finance infrastructure makes financing decisions based on real-time data. Fintech startup Parafin innovatively tackles this challenge through its embedded finance infrastructure used by partners such as DoorDash, Amazon, and others. Incumbent methods systematically bias against women- and minority-owned businesses.

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Views on the Ground: Scenes from Our Chicago Founder Fly-In

Revolution

If you’re building a company in 2025, the headlines are loud: market whiplash, trade realignments, AI acceleration, geopolitical shockwaves. David Hall opened the evening with a reflection fit for a room that’s seen more than a few cycles: “To be and invest in entrepreneurs, you have to believe in a better tomorrow.”

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The Entrepreneurial Path: Essential Tips for First-time Founders

American Entrepreneurship

By clearly defining product-market fit, you will save time and money by investing in the building of a product or service that is truly demanded by a sizeable target audience. Maintaining tight control over your finances will help you navigate the ups and downs of the entrepreneurial journey. Did you mismanage your finances?

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“Sanzo is at its best when we serve as a bridge across cultures for both AAPI and non-AAPI.” CEO Sandro Roco on building a beverage startup, what to avoid in influencer deals, & protecting the brand.

Hunter Walk

Watching the boom/bust cycle of DTC brands that were running on just the sugar high of venture dollars has given me even more appreciation for those who, yes, require investment capital along the way, but are playing the long game. Over the last few years he’s been a diligent company-builder, brand steward, and community leader.

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The VC Stack Makeover: What Today's Funds Need - Webinar

The Seraf Compass

Early-stage investing is a high-context, low-resources game. Some teams streamline investor onboarding using Passthrough or Allocations Post-Investment Ops : This is where Seraf becomes the quiet engine, tracking IRR, KPIs, and cash positions, organizing documents, managing deadlines, and generating stakeholder-ready updates.

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