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Interpol busts cybercrime rings in South Africa, arrests 306 in continent-wide crackdown
Interpol’s Operation Red Card has led to 40 arrests in South Africa and over 300 across Africa, targeting cybercrime rings involved in SIM fraud, phishing, and online scams.CONTINUE READING...
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Why bank transfers are becoming Nigeria’s go-to payment method
Bank transfers are rapidly becoming Nigeria's preferred payment method, following huge investments in payment infrastructure. In this article, we explore some developments driving this...
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Paystack launches first-ever consumer product in nine years
Paystack has launched its first consumer product after nine years. The product called Zap is expected to help users make bank transfers in under...
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Mukuru taps into mobile money boom for African expansion
Mukuru is expanding across Africa to tap into the mobile money boom, as digital payments rise and Sub-Saharan Africa leads global growth.CONTINUE READING ON...
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Cofounders vesting schedule and how it works
Founder vesting: Gradual equity earning over time (common: 4-year plan, 1-year cliff). Protects company, incentivizes commitment. Key terms: grant date, vesting period. Legal counsel...
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A complete guide to understanding a debt financing round
Debt financing: borrow, repay with interest. Use collateral. Unlike equity, keep control. Types: loans, lines of credit, bonds. Pros: ownership, tax-deductible. Cons: repayment pressure....
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What is a good irr for venture capital ?
VC IRR: High-risk, high-reward, aiming 30%+ for seed, less for later. IRR measures profitability over time. Factors: market, stage, exits. Use with TVPI, DPI,...
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What is accelerated vesting of stock options upon termination?
Accelerated vesting: early access to stock options upon termination or acquisition. Single/double-trigger types exist. Benefits employees with financial security, but may cause tax issues....
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Flutterwave reviews: everything you should know
Flutterwave powers African payments. Offers diverse tools, but watch for delays & security issues. Compare with Paystack, Monnify, etc. Assess fees, features, & security...
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How does pre-series a funding work?
Pre-Series A funding bridges seed & Series A, fueling growth. Investors back potential, product traction. Challenges: valuation, market, fit. Secure funding with clear pitches...
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Incentive units vs stock options: key differences and benefits
Incentive units (LLCs) vs. stock options (corps): Units grant ownership, options offer purchase rights. Units: flexible, taxed at vesting. Options: ISOs (capital gains), NSOs...