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Debt funding rose to $1.64 billion in 2025, a record for Africa Debt accounted for 41% of total start-up capital invested Kenya led debt funding, followed by Egypt and Nigeria Debt financing for ...

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xAI, Elon Musk's artificial intelligence startup, raised $5 billion in debt and $5 billion in equity. The funding will go towards xAI's efforts to build out its AI infrastructure and develop its Grok ...

For many homeowners, a house represents more than just a place to live. Over time, it also becomes a financial asset as mortgage balances decrease and property values rise. When a major expense comes ...

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