FeaturedFintechNigerian fintech Okra secures $1 mn funding to boost infrastructurePritam BordoloiApril 28, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiApril 28, 2020 TLcom Capital led the funding round for Okra... Read more
FeaturedFintechSouth African startup Yoco launches payment solutions for SMEsInternational Finance Business DeskApril 21, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskApril 21, 2020 The new payment platform is launched to help businesses sustain its cashflows amid the coronavirus pandemic... Read more
FeaturedFintechJP Morgan, UK Aid invest $15 million in Catalyst FundInternational FinanceJanuary 20, 2020March 18, 2020 by International FinanceJanuary 20, 2020March 18, 2020 Catalyst Fund will back 30 fintech startups in Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, India and Mexico over next three years... Read more
FintechOpay raises $120 mn in Series B funding by Chinese investorsInternational Finance DeskNovember 19, 2019 by International Finance DeskNovember 19, 2019 This year, Chinese investors have demonstrated strong interest in African startups such as Opay, PalmPay and Lori Systems... Read more
TechnologyWEF launches forum to help African startups compete globallyInternational Finance DeskAugust 29, 2019December 17, 2019 by International Finance DeskAugust 29, 2019December 17, 2019 WEF African Growth Platform will bring together governments, investors, and entrepreneurs to the ease funding... Read more
TechnologyTech Startup Funding Report illustrates Africa’s startup-investor boomInternational Finance DeskFebruary 23, 2018February 27, 2020 by International Finance DeskFebruary 23, 2018February 27, 2020 South Africa, Nigeria and Kenya are top destinations for tech investments in 2017... Read more