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Metro Africa Xpress (MAX), a Lagos-based mobility financing firm, has secured $24 million in a combined equity and debt investment, reinforcing its shift to electric vehicle (EV) financing across West and Central Africa while building on recent profitability in its home market.

Moroccan startup Tookeez, a pioneer in leveraging blockchain technology to improve customer loyalty programs, has secured $1.5 million in funding.

The funding round attracted participation from Norrsken Accelerator, Acquired Wisdom Fund (AWF), Hustle Fund, Voltron Capital, Microtraction, Ajim Capital, HoaQ, Bold Angel Fund, Shivdasani Family and other angel investors.