Stripe is use to accept payments online and in person, embed financial services, power custom revenue models, and build a more profitable business.
Paystack Launches Holding Company After Hitting Profitability, Payment Volumes Surge 12x Since Stripe Acquisition
Paystack achieved profitability and established The Stack Group as its parent company. The company processed ₦1 trillion in transactions in July 2024, a historic milestone for Nigeria.
Africa’s startup exits are shifting from IPO dreams to local buyers
Over 100 startup exits were recorded in Africa between 2023 and 2025, with mergers and acquisitions being the primary method. The buyer mix is shifting towards regional banks, telecoms, and private equity firms that understand local market dynamics.
How Ibrahim Adepoju is proving African software can compete globally
Ibrahim Adepoju started his journey in tech by experimenting with software at a cybercafe. He founded Tyms, an accounting software company, which generates significant revenue from global customers.
Zepz takes on global banking with stablecoin linked Visa card in shift beyond remittances
Zepz is launching a stablecoin-linked Visa card to enhance its Sendwave Wallet. The initiative allows users in emerging markets to spend digital dollars directly at merchants.
Chowdeck processed nearly $1 million worth of deliveries in 2025’s Black Friday campaign season
Chowdeck facilitated 183,000 deliveries worth ₦1.4 billion (~$1 million) in four days. On Black Friday, Chowdeck achieved a record of over 52,000 deliveries in a single day.
