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dLocal to acquire Aza Finance in deal worth $150 million
dLocal Ltd. plans to acquire Aza Finance for an estimated $150 million. The acquisition is expected to expand dLocal's presence in Africa and enhance its payment handling capabilities.
Condia Insider: Africa’s non-tech fastest growing companies
The Financial Times' 2024 ranking includes non-tech companies like hospitals, construction firms, and food processors alongside tech firms. Some non-tech companies posted growth rates that rival their tech counterparts, showcasing their significant impact on the economy.
South African fintechs Paymenow, TymeBank, Omnisient make FT’s Africa fastest-growing companies list
Paymenow ranked sixth in the FT Africa’s Fastest-Growing Companies 2025 ranking, with a 3756.1% absolute growth increase from 2020 to 2023. Paymenow's revenue surged from $0.14 million in 2020 to $4.86 million in 2023, and its employee count grew from 7 to 38.
A founder’s personal assets as collateral for failure: Lessons from China’s startup ecosystem
China's VC-backed startups face severe risks due to enforcement of redemption rights. Founders can be added to a debtor blacklist, restricting their travel and access to services.
AFEX, Pan African Commodities Player, Ranks 5th on 2024 Fastest Growing Companies in Africa List
AFEX ranks 5th on the Financial Times' ranking of Africa's Fastest-Growing Companies in 2024. AFEX achieved a compound annual growth rate of 287.82% in revenue from 2019 to 2022.
