Empowering African Startups and Ethical AI Innovations

Explore Orange Egypt's $52.7M investment in African startups, boosting youth-driven innovation and digital transformation. Discover how Paris-based Linkup is revolutionizing ethical AI web access with €3M funding. Plus, insights into the U.S. IPO landscape and Cedar-IBSi Capital's plans to back fintech startups in India. This episode highlights the dynamic interplay of investment, innovation, and ethical practices shaping the future of entrepreneurship.

Sources:
https://waya.media/orange-egypt-commits-usd-52-7m-to-power-african-startups/
https://www.eu-startups.com/2024/11/paris-based-linkup-raises-e3-million-aiming-to-revolutionise-ethical-and-efficient-web-access-for-ai/
https://techcrunch.com/2024/11/15/the-us-ipo-window-hasnt-reopened-yet-but-startups-take-what-they-can/
https://www.entrepreneur.com/en-in/news-and-trends/cedar-ibsi-capital-eyes-to-back-10-to-15-startups-in-bfsi/483034

Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:44) Orange Egypt Commits USD 52.7M to Power African Startups
(00:04:41) Paris-based Linkup raises €3 million aiming to revolutionise ethical and efficient web access for AI
(00:08:06) The US IPO window hasn't reopened yet, but startups take what they can
(00:11:04) Cedar-IBSi Capital Eyes to Back 10 to 15 Startups in BFSI Sector