We say oui (French for YES) to bold entrepreneurs reimagining an African future through technology.
Oui Capital’s Pius Bankong on evaluating founders through an operator’s lens
Oui Capital has built a recognizable portfolio in Africa's tech ecosystem, investing in startups like Moniepoint and Cauridor. Pius Bankong was added as an investment associate, bringing valuable operational experience from leading business operations at early-stage startups.
70% of African startups fail in the first 5 years; Clarus believes it’s a go-to-market problem
Joovlin, a Nigerian fintech, shut down after failing to grow its user base sufficiently to sustain operations. Experts estimate that around 70% of African startups fail within their first five years, with funding issues often cited as a primary cause.
Rally Cap Completes Partial Exit from South African Fintech Stitch
Rally Cap partially exited its investment in Stitch after the company secured a $55 million Series B funding round. Stitch experienced significant growth, raising $55 million in April 2025, led by QED Investors and other prominent investors.
Oui Capital urges fintech investors to prioritise Africa’s cross-border payments infrastructure
The cross-border payments market in Africa is projected to grow from $329 billion in 2025 to $1 trillion by 2035. Ignoring the underlying infrastructure could mean missing out on valuable opportunities in the fintech sector.
Digital payments to power Africa’s $1 trillion cross-border market by 2035, Oui Capital says
Africa's cross-border payments market is projected to reach $1 trillion by 2035, up from $329 billion in 2025. Remittance inflows in Africa hit nearly $100 billion in 2023, accounting for 5.2% of the continent's GDP.
