Tag: Africa

RegTech platform Themis has formed a strategic partnership with Diligencia, a provider to corporate data in the Middle East and Africa, to help combat fraud.

Cross-border payments company Cross Switch has acquired a 50% stake in Vantage Payment Systems, a FinTech aiming to democratise payments in Morocco.

Oikocredit, a social impact investor, has deployed a $5m loan into Yellow, a pay-as-you-go off-grid solar solutions and appliances provider.

Startupbootcamp AfriTech has announced the 11 startups selected for the latest cohort for its accelerator programme.

NetGuardians, an enterprise risk platform to combat financial fraud, has been selected by BANK OF AFRICA to safeguard its assets in Morocco.

EMTECH, which is on a mission to drive financial inclusion around the world, has reportedly raised $4m in funding.

Techstars Toronto Accelerator has revealed the nine African startups to participate in its latest programme.

Pyypl, which aims to support the financially underserved in the Middle East and Africa (MEA), has raised $20m for its Series B.

Nigeria-based Maplerad has reportedly raised $6m for its seed round, as it establishes a global banking-as-a-service platform aimed at Africa.

• Kenya was the most active FinTech seed country in the first half of 2022 with 11 deals, a 28% share of total FinTech...