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Watu’s $7m Debt Deal Is a Credit Story, Not a Fintech Story

Watu closed a US$7 million debt facility with AHL Venture Partners on 10 September 2026 to fund working capital and loan-book growth without issuing equity. The deal is a useful signal for founders, but the underwriting threshold is high: verified repayment, collateral, portfolio controls and market-specific risk protection matter more than ambition.

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Mistral Raised €3bn. Can Europe Fund the Company After It?

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The Founder Won the Room and Lost the Investment

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Fed Hike Puts Startup Funding Terms, Not Just Debt Costs, Under Pressure

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Europe’s €20bn Pact Is a Start, Not a Late-Stage Funding Solution

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Mistral’s €3bn Round Sets a Higher Bar for European AI

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The Family Office Liquidity Playbook: Vetting the Next Cheque

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What a VC Is Really Saying When It Says ‘Not a Fit’

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The Continuation Fund Myth: Good Returns Mean a Good Deal

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When a Smaller Sovereign Fund Is the Better Bet

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