🧠 great pointers from this
Africa this, Africa that.. the potential is clear, but we must make it meaningful
< 25% intra-African trade
< 3% global trade from Africa
87% poverty by 2030, if no economic progress
>5% GDP growth over many years to pull us up
So much to do!
After reading this report, it’s obvious the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Federal Government (FGN) are using different Excel assumptions.
When President Tinubu presented the ₦58 trillion ($39.7bn) 2026 bill, there was concern about… 👇🏽
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particularly around capital gains tax, and investor skepticism becomes inevitable. This could slow the strong 25%+ investment growth recorded in 2025.
While the CBN forecasts 4.5% GDP growth, high interest rates and fiscal risks make that outcome unreliable.
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~fin
So this post was a big performer
I see there’s huge interest in Africa (both closet & open) 😁
While much of the attention is on exits, opportunities never go unnoticed.
With that in mind, @deaLort0 is opening its doors to more partners.
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Kartik explained a big problem for-profit financiers in Africa face: Exits…or the lack of it
Africa’s share of global startup funding (less than 1%) is partly caused by this
In the conversation with Louis Furtwängler, he challenged the common “low liquidity” narrative.
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Most importantly, we’re building the data layer from the ground up. Every founder, investor, & design partner working with DeaLort is aligned on this: Transparency and Integrity are non-negotiable
These are the foundations of trust, and trust unlocks capital, growth, & exits
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Kartik explained a big problem for-profit financiers in Africa face: Exits…or the lack of it
Africa’s share of global startup funding (less than 1%) is partly caused by this
In the conversation with Louis Furtwängler, he challenged the common “low liquidity” narrative.
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It helps local and international investors evaluate resilient African ventures with greater confidence.
I’m keenly watching Kartik’s IPO strategy for 2026. If successful — of which I’m positive — it could be a turning point for Africa’s venture ecosystem.
~fin