Standard Bank is one of the largest financial services groups in Africa, offering a wide range of banking and financial products.
Standard Bank Anchors $330 Million Refinancing for Optasia as Africa’s Banks Line Up Behind the JSE-Listed AI Fintech
Optasia closed a $330 million syndicated financing facility to refinance existing debt and support future growth. The financing facility includes a $180 million term loan and a $150 million working capital facility.
Fintech Platform littlefish Raises $9.5 Million Series A Funding
littlefish raised $9.5 million in Series A funding on March 24, 2026. The funding round was led by Partech, with participation from TLcom Capital, Flourish Ventures, and Proparco.
littlefish raises $9.5 million to scale its merchant operating system across Africa
Littlefish raised $9.5 million in Series A funding to scale its operations. The startup focuses on building financial infrastructure for small businesses in Africa.
Standard Bank & Safaricom Telecommunications Announce USD 138 Million Partnership
Standard Bank partnered with Safaricom Telecommunications to fund USD138 million for digital infrastructure in Ethiopia. The bank acted as the sole arranger, lender, and facility agent for the term facility to Safaricom Telecommunications Ethiopia PLC.
Ventures Platform Raises $64M for Series A-Focused Fund
Ventures Platform has secured $64 million for its second investment fund. The fund aims for a final close of $75 million.
