A venture firm investing in fintech for financial inclusion across emerging markets, with a significant focus on Africa.
Lula secures $10M IFC loan to expand SME lending in South Africa
Lula secures a 170 million rand loan from the International Finance Corporation (IFC). The loan will expand access to finance for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in South Africa.
12 Africa-focused investment firms to know in 2025, according to a VC, Tobi Hanington
The decline in funding for African startups is attributed to the end of the zero interest rate policy and the rise of lean AI startups. Toby Hanington shared a list of 12 key investors that African founders should know.
Enza Raises $6.75M Seed Funding to Boost Embedded Payment Solutions Across Africa
Enza raised $6.75 million in seed equity funding. The funding round was co-led by Algebra Ventures and Quona Capital.
Enza Raises $6 Million To Build Payment Infrastructure for Banks Across Africa
Enza raised $6 million in seed funding to build payment infrastructure for banks and fintechs across Africa. The fintech aims to bridge the gap between traditional banks and agile startups by providing essential tools.
Egypt’s Khazna banks $16M for its financial super app and expansion into Saudi
Khazna raised $16 million in pre-Series B funding. User base grew from 150,000 to over 500,000 in less than a year.
