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Hiruy Amanuel

@hamanuel7142

Co-founder, Investor, Advisor

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🌍𝗔𝗙𝗥𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗡 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗨𝗣𝗦 𝗛𝗜𝗧 $𝟭 𝗕𝗜𝗟𝗟𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗜𝗡 𝗙𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗔𝗦 𝗘𝗚𝗬𝗣𝗧🇪🇬 𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗦 𝗜𝗡 𝗠𝗔𝗬!💰 🚀African startups have demonstrated remarkable resilience and growth, raising a collective $1 billion in funding between January and May…

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…2025, marking a 40% increase from the same period in 2024. Despite some fluctuations throughout the year, the overall performance is a testament to the growing investor confidence in the continent’s tech ecosystem🌐 ↳The year began strong with $289 million in January, and…

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…while May saw a slowdown to $254 million, the steady rebound in April with $343 million highlighted the sector’s potential📈 🇪🇬Egypt has emerged as a standout player in 2025, securing 31% of the total disclosed funding, which equates to $330 million. This marks a staggering…

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…130% increase compared to the previous year, with key deals including proptech startup Nawy’s $75 million and fintech company MNT-Halan’s $50 million💰 ↳The country’s robust investment activity is underscored by its leading role in May, where six out of seven of the…

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…continent’s $10 million-plus deals came from Egypt. This performance positions Egypt as the undisputed leader in Africa’s startup funding race so far in 2025🔥 🌍While Egypt is leading, other African powerhouses are also contributing to the funding landscape. South Africa🇿🇦…

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…Nigeria🇳🇬, & Kenya🇰🇪 maintain strong positions, collectively accounting for over 50% of the total funding raised. Despite some month-to-month volatility, the overall trajectory remains positive, reflecting growing optimism for African startups💫 🌟According Techpoint Africa ..

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According to United Nations, Africa has the youngest population in the world, with 70% of Sub-Saharan Africa under the age of 30. These statistics position Africa’s youth as crucial drivers in shaping a sustainable future for the continent’s communities & ecosystems techbuild.africa/hiruy-amanuel-…

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𝗔 𝗚𝗟𝗜𝗠𝗣𝗦𝗘 𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗢 𝗔𝗙𝗥𝗜𝗖𝗔’𝗦 𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘 𝗖𝗔𝗣𝗜𝗧𝗔𝗟 𝗘𝗖𝗢𝗦𝗬𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗠 𝗧𝗛𝗥𝗢𝗨𝗚𝗛 𝗛𝗜𝗥𝗨𝗬 𝗔𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗨𝗘𝗟 #Africa #AfricanTech #PrivateEquity #PE #VentureCapital #VC #VCInAfrica techbuild.africa/africas-ventur…

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Since 2016 Google has invested over $30 million in AI and #MachineLearning research The influx of interest in #AI will bring about an increase in the number of jobs available for Africans interested in pursuing an education in the tech industry in Africa bestinau.com.au/hiruy-amanuel-…

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📦𝗟𝗢𝗚𝗜𝗗𝗢𝗢 𝗘𝗫𝗣𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗦 𝗖𝗔𝗦𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗔-𝗗𝗔𝗞𝗔𝗥 𝗥𝗢𝗨𝗧𝗘 𝗧𝗢 𝗕𝗘𝗟𝗚𝗜𝗨𝗠, 𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗘𝗨𝗥𝗢𝗣𝗘 🇪🇺 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗪𝗘𝗦𝗧 𝗔𝗙𝗥𝗜𝗖𝗔!🌍 techinafrica.com/logidoo-expand… Logidoo techinafrica #AfricaExpanding #EcommerceGrowth #LogisticsInnovation #MarketAccess

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In Africa, access to skilled healthcare professionals is one of the biggest challenges. According to World Health Organization (WHO) , Africa has just 0.3 doctors per 1000 people, which is far below the global average of 1.5 per 1,000. #AI however, can significantly bridge this gap hiruyamanuel.wordpress.com/2025/06/20/ai-…

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The African Tech Ecosystem is a dynamic hub of innovation and growth. As local players gain prominence, and an enabling environment is fostered, Venture Capital in Africa will continue to drive economic growth, technological progress, and positive change. capitalfm.co.ke/business/2023/…

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Africa must better capitalize on remittances to fully harness its multi-billion dollar potential However, keen observers say only 10-20% of transfers are likely to be redirected into investment What, then, does this mean for the continent and ecosystem? fdiintelligence.com/content/5685d8…

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💰𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘 𝗖𝗔𝗣𝗜𝗧𝗔𝗟 𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗦𝗖𝗔𝗣𝗘 𝗜𝗡 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱: 𝗕𝗢𝗟𝗗 𝗕𝗘𝗧𝗦 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗕𝗜𝗚 𝗦𝗛𝗜𝗙𝗧𝗦!💥 🎯Venture capital is no longer just fueling businesses—it’s shaping the future. 💡As we dive deeper into 2025, smart money is flowing into sectors that…

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…promise innovation, sustainability, and real-world impact. 🍃Climate tech leads the charge with $87.5B projected in global investments, while generative AI is transforming industries from marketing to medicine. 𓍯𓂃𓏧♡ Healthcare VC funding is nearing $100B, driven by…

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…demand for digital health and precision medicine. 💡WHERE THE CAPITAL’S GOING: From Earth to Orbit ⤵️ ↳Space tech is gaining altitude with $15B in projected investment, while Web3, the metaverse, and AgriTech rebound with real-world utility and innovation.

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↳Meanwhile, cybersecurity remains essential, with $18B invested to counter increasingly sophisticated threats. VC isn’t just betting on what’s hot—it’s backing what’s necessary. 🌍 EMERGING MARKETS & A GLOBAL VC RENAISSANCE ⤵️

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↳According to startups.com, Africa, India, and Southeast Asia are emerging as significant VC powerhouses, driving innovation in fintech, e-commerce, and green energy📈

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💲With billions in funding across these regions, the VC playbook is becoming more diverse and decentralized🌐 #VentureCapital #TechTrends #Innovation2025 #StartupEcosystem #ClimateTech #AI #Fintech #EmergingMarkets