Tag: South Africa

Simply said to bag investment from Yellowwoods

South Africa-based digital life insurance platform Simply has reportedly bagged an investment from Yellowwoods.

Yoco launches new cash advance service

POS solution developer Yoco has launched a new cash advance service for small businesses.

POS solution developer Yoco raises $16m in Series B round

POS payments provider has collected $16m in its Series B round of funding led by Partech.

Gates Foundation Accelerator names next four investments

Gates Foundation Accelerator has announced the next four FinTech companies it will invest into.

Mastercard expands digital payments in Middle East and Africa

Mastercard has purchased mobile payments technology company Oltio from South Africa’s Standard Bank.

InsurTech startup Naked lands $1.4m, eyes 2018 launch

South African insurtech startup Naked Insurance has landed ZAR20m ($1.4m) in funding as it plans to launch into the market next year.

AllLife lands funding to insure those living with HIV and diabetes

South African life insurance startup AllLife has secured an undisclosed investment led by Accion Frontier Inclusion Fund it its first foray into the InsurTech space.

Standard Banks takes over mobile payments player Firepay

South African financial services giant Standard Bank has taken a majority stake in regional mobile payments player Firepay.

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