Tag: Africa
Zazu eyes ?150,000 to launch digital-only bank in Africa
Zazu is looking to raise ?150,000 through an equity crowdfunding campaign on Seedrs, as it prepares to launch its new digital-only bank in Africa.
Branch International said to raise $2m debt financing
Mobile lender Branch International has reportedly raised $2m in debt financing from Nabo Capital and fund managers.
Nairobi-based Lendable closes $6.5m Series A
Nairobi-based Lendable has closed a $6.5m Series A funding round to help with market expansion plans.
Funding to Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies companies is set to hit a...
Investments to the Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies sector made a strong start to the year with 72% of last years’ total funding already committed. Total investment...
BitPersa brings total funding to $10m with latest Series A
Africa-based blockchain payments platform BitPersa has secured a Series A investment led by Greycroft.
Flutterwave secures $10m for Series A funding round
Flutterwave has secured $10m for its Series A funding round which was led by Greycroft Partners and Green Visor Capital.
East Africa experiences crowdfunding boom as global growth continues
Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda are leading the crowdfunding boom in Africa, seeing growth rates of 112% to 312%.
Standard Charted rolls out biometric technology
Standard Chartered is rolling out a suit of biometric technologies across Asia, Africa and the Middle East.