Insight

  • DFP Africa Startup Brief (August 2025)

    Africa’s startup ecosystem often remains opaque to outside observers. The DFP Africa Startup Brief delivers curated updates on their fundraising, M&A activity, and other key developments—based on firsthand information gathered on the ground by DFP staff based in Africa—accompanied by expert commentary and analysis…

  • Tanzania Bans Foreign Participation in 15 Sectors Including Mobile Money: Strengthens Localization Policy (August 15, 2025)

    1. Introduction On July 28, 2025, the Government of Tanzania issued Government Notice No. 487A, prohibiting the issuance and renewal of business licenses for foreigners in 15 industries (see the list below). Foreigners who violate the directive may face a fine of up to 10 million Tanzanian shillings (approximat…

  • DFP Africa Startup Brief (July 2025)

    Africa’s startup ecosystem often remains opaque to outside observers. The DFP Africa Startup Brief delivers curated updates on their fundraising, M&A activity, and other key developments—based on firsthand information gathered on the ground by DFP staff based in Africa—accompanied by expert commentary and analysis…

  • DFP Africa Startup Brief (June 2025)

    Africa’s startup ecosystem often remains opaque to outside observers. The DFP Africa Startup Brief delivers curated updates on their fundraising, M&A activity, and other key developments—based on firsthand information gathered on the ground by DFP staff based in Africa—accompanied by expert commentary and analysis…

  • DFP Africa Startup Brief (May 2025)

    Africa’s startup ecosystem often remains opaque to outside observers. The DFP Africa Startup Brief delivers curated updates on their fundraising, M&A activity, and other key developments—based on firsthand information gathered on the ground by DFP staff based in Africa—accompanied by expert commentary and analysis. &…