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The number of clubs involved in multi-club ownership has been rapidly increasing globally.
Many cross-investment structures involve at least one club outside of Europe.
Financial weaknesses and inequalities in football have led to opportunities for multi-club investments, attracting attention from US-based investors.

Case-Shiller Home Prices for March showed a slight decline year-over-year but beat estimates.
FHFA House Prices in March saw a monthly increase exceeding expectations for three consecutive months.
Debt ceiling deal reached only addresses a portion of the projected budget deficits over the next decade.

Bitcoin is becoming a strong store of value, catching up to gold.
2023 has been the least negative year for Bitcoin in the past decade.
There is an ongoing tightening of the crude oil supply, impacting prices and the economy.

IT-Harvest uses no-code methodologies and OpenAI to quickly add features to their Dashboard.
The Dashboard rapidly evolves with UI changes and enhancements based on user suggestions.
The latest feature allows users to examine investment trends by analyzing portfolios of VCs and PE firms, giving insights into categories and accelerated interests.

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Venture capital is facing challenges like the curse of scale and lower returns, making the industry more competitive.
Data science and AI are reshaping VC investment processes, improving deal sourcing and evaluation.
VC is becoming higher frequency, with firms leveraging AI to move faster and secure deals in a more competitive landscape.

The inaugural Africa Fintech Market Update report provides a monthly overview of key fintech developments across the continent, making it easier for followers to stay informed.
In January 2024, eleven Africa-focused fintech startups collectively raised $25 million, showcasing continued investment trends in the sector.
Notable highlights include Nigerian neobank Kuda's impressive customer base growth and South Africa's Ukheshe leveraging an acquisition to expand its market reach.