This week on Startup Researcher Africa: A 5 % U.S. remittance tax rattles African fintechs, Wahu Mobility locks in a carbon-credit e-bike deal, and Thndr and Sylndr each raise $15.7 million in Egypt. Hit play for the facts you need:Top HeadlinesU.S. House passes 5 % tax on non-citizen remittances, squeezing migrants and fintechs such as LemFi and NALA.Wahu Mobility signs Swiss carbon-credit pact to deploy 117 000 e-bikes by 2030.Terrahaptix wins $1.2 million deal to install AI drones guarding Nigerian hydro plants.Vendease CFO exits amid shift to a software-led model during Series A extension.Algeria’s NESDA unveils three startup funds worth up to $75 000 each.Funding NewsThndr lands $15.7 million to launch Alpha and ThndrX and pursue an asset-management license.Sylndr secures $15.7 million to scale its AI-driven used-car marketplace in Egypt.Carrot Credit raises $4.2 million to let users borrow against crypto, stocks, and bonds.Seeds & Pennies nets $1.1 million for inclusive retail lending and BNPL for women-led SMEs.ElGameya closes a seven-figure round to expand its savings-circle app.Exit WatchCatalyst Partners acquires digital lender Qardy for $23 million in Egypt’s first fintech SPAC.MaxAB-Wasoko buys Fatura to deepen digital retail reach in Egypt.Valu wins $27 million from Saudi investors and EGX listing approval.Investor & Ecosystem Moves“Shark Tank” star Robert Herjavec joins Shark Tank Egypt S4 as guest shark.CIB teams with Lantern Ventures to blend finance and hands-on support for Egyptian SMEs.SpotlightStartup of the Week: Thndr – democratizing investments with new platforms and license push.Investor of the Week: Robert Herjavec – cybersecurity titan bringing global capital to Egypt.Opportunity RadarEntrepreneurs for Resilience programme – apply by 1 June 2025 for funding to scale healthcare ventures in low-income markets.Listen now for a crisp, data-rich tour of Africa’s startup and VC landscape.