African Startup Ecosystems 2026: South Africa Leads as Cape Town Surges Ahead
South Africa has retained its position as Africa’s leading startup ecosystem on a per-capita basis, according to the
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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.
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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