Zone is a blockchain network that raised $8.5 million in pre-seed funding, contributing to the blockchain ecosystem in Africa.
Q&A: Blockchain’s Role in African Remittances
High remittance fees and delays push 70% of cross-border payments into informal channels. Blockchain reduces remittance fees to 0.5-3% and processes payments in minutes.
TLcom Capital Partner Ido Sum Exits after 14 years
Ido Sum departs TLcom Capital after 14 years. Sum played a central role in TLcom’s early-stage investment strategy.
Seychelles Leads African Blockchain Funding Amid Shifting Market Trends
Seychelles attracted 31% of all blockchain funding in Africa, totaling $38.35 million. In 2022, Seychelles secured $209 million in blockchain funding, which dropped to $89 million in 2023.
217+ startups, ₦11B fraud, and $3B valuations: Insights from the 2025 Nigeria Payments Report
Zone released the Nigeria Payments Report 2025 in partnership with TechCabal Insights. E-transaction values in Nigeria doubled to over ₦1.25 quadrillion during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Over 25 million Nigerians hold crypto assets, yet Web3 startups are underfunded. Why?
Over 25 million Nigerians are adopting digital currencies, particularly stablecoins like USDT. Nigerian Web3 startups raised only $20 million in 2024, a decline from $22 million in 2023.
