Fintech and Logistics Dominate African Start-up Funding in H1 2026
African startups raised $1.35 billion in the first half of 2026 (excluding exits), but the headline figure masks an
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Fintech
Our Fintech category covers Insights into mobile money, digital payments, lending platforms, insurtech, and the key players fostering financial inclusion and economic development.
Paystack Introduces Zap App for Quick(er) Bank Transfers
Digital payments company Paystack has launched Zap, a new consumer-centric app that enables users to transfer money quickly and
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Enza Secures $6 million Investment from Algebra Ventures & Quona Capital
African payment solutions company Enza announced that it has secured a $6.75 million investment in a seed equity round
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TymeBank Deposits Surge to R6.9 Billion After Reaching Unicorn Status
Digital bank TymeBank has seen a significant surge in deposits, according to results released by African Rainbow Capital (ARC) Group.
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Kholo Capital Closes Funding Round of R1.4 Billion
Kholo Capital reached a final close of R1.4 billion in commitments for its Mezzanine Debt Fund. The money raised
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Flow48 Secures $25 million in pre-Series A Funding Round
UAE-based fintech Flow48 has secured $25 million in pre-Series A funding round. The money received from the funding
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Fintech in South Africa
The financial tech (fintech) industry in South Africa is our most innovative and fastest growing. As fintech innovations continue to
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