A Kigali-based fintech company focused on digitizing operations for informal merchants and improving access to formal lending.
Top Fintech Startups in Rwanda to Watch (2026 Edition)
Rwanda's fintech scene has over 41 active startups and $1 billion in funding as of early 2026. The Rwanda Startup Act and Five-Year FinTech Strategy aim for $200 million in new investments and 7,500 jobs by 2029.
Rwanda Fintech Funding 2026: Key Deals, Investor List, and Why Kigali Is Winning
Kayko raised $1.2 million to digitize SMEs and received an EMI license for regulated payments. DoctorAI integrated healthtech with fintech, serving 19,000 users with AI-driven diagnostics.
OpenAI “Agents” Explained: What African Startups Can Build With Agentic AI in 2026
Companies using OpenAI’s AgentKit report a 70% reduction in iteration cycles and a 75% cut in development time. Rwandan startup Kayko onboarded 8,500 businesses into automated ecosystems by early 2026.
Rwandan Fintech Kayko Raises $1.2M Seed to Digitize Informal Merchants, Unlock Lending Access
Kayko secured USD 1.2 million in seed funding. The funding round included participation from Burrow Capital, LuxDev, Hanga Ignite, and develoPPP Ventures.
