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Blockchain Captured 5.3% of Africa’s Venture Funding in 2025
Blockchain accounted for 5.3% of all African venture funding in 2025, nearly double the global average of 3%. African blockchain startups raised $90.1 million across 28 deals in 2025.
Blockchain Captured 5.3% of Africa’s Venture Funding in 2025, Near 2x the Global Rate
Blockchain accounted for 5.3% of all African venture funding, nearly double the global share of 3%. It represented 6.9% of Africa’s total venture deal count, up from 6.1% in 2024.
Absa x Thunes Unveil Absa Global Pay
Absa Group has launched a new digital-first remittance solution called Absa Global Pay in partnership with Thunes. The service enables faster, simpler, and more affordable cross-border money transfers for millions of customers across Africa.
Mauritian Fintech Startup Wins the MEST Africa Challenge 2025
Black Swan was named the winner of the MEST Africa Challenge 2025 during a Grand Finale in Cape Town. The MEST Africa Challenge is a leading Pan-African pitch competition that supports early-stage startups.
Black Swan Soars: Mauritian FinTech Wins MEST Africa Challenge 2025
Black Swan clinched the top prize at the MEST Africa Challenge 2025 Grand Finale in Cape Town. The competition focused on FinTech solutions driving financial inclusion and digital transformation across Africa.
