FSD Africa is a financial sector development organization that aims to improve financial markets in Africa.
Jubilee and FSD Africa bring seven insurtechs together to expand affordable insurance access in Kenya
Jubilee Group and FSD Africa are partnering with seven insurtech companies to develop affordable insurance products for underserved Kenyans. The initiative will undergo an eight-week co-creation process before launching pilot programs in November 2026.
Sidian Bank’s John Okulo urges capital markets to help close the MSME funding gap
John Okulo discussed the potential of Kenya's capital markets to expand MSME financing. He noted that commercial banks currently allocate about 25% of their loan portfolio to MSMEs.
African ClimateTech Attracted Record Funding in 2025, but Capital Alone Won’t Take Startups Further
African ClimateTech funding reached a record $1.5 billion in 2025, accounting for nearly 40% of disclosed venture capital. Investment in African ClimateTech grew from $206 million in 2016 to $1.5 billion in 2025.
BimaLab Africa Accelerator Expands Reach with $600,000 Funding Boost
The BimaLab Africa Insurtech Accelerator Program has received $600,000 in funding from the Swiss Re Foundation. The funding will enable the program to expand to five more African countries.
