EBANX secures 430 mn funding from Advent International to expand its operationsWebAdminJune 16, 2021 by WebAdminJune 16, 2021 It is one of the largest rounds ever raised by a Brazilian fintech company... Read more
MatchMove receives $100 mn funding from Nityo to expand its market presenceWebAdminJune 10, 2021June 10, 2021 by WebAdminJune 10, 2021June 10, 2021 The latest funding round valued the fintech at around $600 mn... Read more
Indonesian fintech company Amartha raises $7.5 mn from NorfundWebAdminJune 7, 2021 by WebAdminJune 7, 2021 These funds will be used to support environment-friendly business and to fund loans for women micro-entrepreneurs in Indonesia’s rural areas... Read more
Mastercard and Telda team up to launch a money payment appWebAdminJune 2, 2021 by WebAdminJune 2, 2021 The partnership will promote digital transformation in Egypt and bring the country closer to its vision of becoming a digital economy... Read more
SVB-led startup Chipper Cash raises $100 mnWebAdminJune 1, 2021June 2, 2021 by WebAdminJune 1, 2021June 2, 2021 Currently, the app is available in seven countries like Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania and Uganda, along with the UK... Read more
UK-based fintech Lanistar to launch in BrazilWebAdminMay 31, 2021 by WebAdminMay 31, 2021 The fintech is targeting to secure 3 mn customers in its upcoming Brazil launch... Read more
New DIFC Innovation Hub to spur fintech growth in DubaiWebAdminMay 27, 2021May 28, 2021 by WebAdminMay 27, 2021May 28, 2021 Plans have already been approved to expand the size of the Innovation Hub four times and it will cover 315,000 sq ft... Read more
Malaysia launches FIKRA accelerator programme to develop Islamic fintechWebAdminMay 26, 2021 by WebAdminMay 26, 2021 The Securities Commission has partnered with UNCDF to launch FIKRA Islamic Fintech Accelerator Programme... Read more
FinAccel acquires 24% stake in Indonesia’s Bisnis InternasionalWebAdminMay 25, 2021May 25, 2021 by WebAdminMay 25, 2021May 25, 2021 FinAccel is backed by well-known investors such as Mirae Asset-Naver Asia Growth Fund, Square Peg Capital to name few... Read more
Ethiopia launches new mobile money platform called TelebirrWebAdminMay 17, 2021 by WebAdminMay 17, 2021 The platform is built by Huawei... Read more