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Flutterwave Acquires Mono for $25M-$40M + Black-Owned Flight School Pledges $1M for 1,000 Pilots + Africa's First YC-to-YC Exit

Nigeria's largest fintech consolidates open banking infrastructure. Atlanta flight academy launches 20-year scholarship program. African tech exits reach new milestone. | Monday, January 5, 2026

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January 05, 2026 – 11 min read

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