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Breadfast Raises $50m Pre-Series C to Fuel Expansion Across Africa

Egyptian e-commerce and quick-commerce platform Breadfast has secured $50 million in a pre-Series C funding round, strengthening its balance sheet as it accelerates expansion plans across Africa and positions for a future public listing. The...

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