Digital Finance Africa 2025: Shaping the Future of Africa’s Fintech Landscape
The cross-border payments market in Africa is projected to grow from $329 billion in 2025 to $1 trillion by 2035. Fintech innovation is enhancing financial inclusion by connecting millions to financial services via mobile money.
The invisible walls stunting African startups
Startups in Africa are leveraging AI and fintech innovations to solve local problems. Many African startups stall due to significant infrastructure gaps that are often underestimated.
8 things African VC firms are looking for in a startup
VCs want startups that solve real, local problems rather than just replicating global trends. The 'Big Six' sectors attracting the most venture capital in Africa are fintech, logistics & transport, e-commerce & retail, healthcare, agriculture & food, and energy & water.
FairMoney grew revenue to ₦121.9 billion in 2024 on deposit-led lending
FairMoney's gross revenue grew by 62% to ₦121.9 billion in 2024. The company's profit after tax rose to ₦5 billion from ₦780 million in 2023.
Yango Group Launches $20M Venture Fund for Startups Across MENAP, Africa, and Latin America
Yango Group launched a $20 million corporate venture fund named Yango Ventures. The fund will focus on seed to Series B investments in high-growth markets.
