Previously 100% of Fintech funding to Africa would come from external investors, perhaps with the exception of the AFDB. But in the past 8 months, 3 African Fintechs have pledged to invest a combined $87 Million USD across 2 countries. Let’s take a look. A. Nala:...
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Fintech In Financing: Why Sweat Equity as Collateral is winning in Africa
The New-ish World of Sweat Equity as Business Collateral. Sweat equity is when Business owners use their time and effort to contribute to the success of a company. Traditionally Businesses use assets like land, deposits, and housing to get loans. When a business is...
Unboxing Intra- African Payments: Why Payments is fragmented in Africa.
Picture this: You live in Africa and you want to buy a box of aromatic coffee beans from Ethiopia or quality leather from Northern Nigeria. You finally locate a Seller and you want to make Payments. These are likely scenarios that could play out: You will be unable to...
What is Debt Funding?
REASONS A FINTECH WOULD CONSIDER IT AS A CAPITAL OPTION Fintechs have different ways of raising capital to explore business opportunities. These are some of the reasons Fintechs raise money: - To explore the initial idea which might require a lot of R&D - To...
Understanding South African Fintech Ecosystem
The Critical factors that have positioned this country as a major fintech zone in Africa. The first question to ask is if it is worthwhile understanding South Africa. We answer by asking why not? Let’s take a look at some facts about SA. They are the only African...
Why Payment cards are central to the African Fintech strategy in 2023.
#ILearnPayments Series — Vol 1 The average Fintech executive operating in the largest market in Africa is ending 2022 on an unsure note. It’s less to do with their competence and more to do with the avalanche of updates from the Apex Bank of Nigeria — the CBN. As we...
Outcomes, Opportunities and Implications of the New CBN Policy on reduced Cash Withdrawal.
According to a new circular issued various financial institutions on the 6th of Dec, the Central Bank Of Nigeria, has imposed revised cash withdrawal limits on individuals and corporate organisations. In this article we discuss outcomes and implications of this...
New to Fintech? 5 practical ways to crush it in your first few weeks.
Easy steps to start contributing as a team member. Finding your way around a new career space can be daunting. Especially one as fast-paced as the Fintech sector. We’ve outlined 5 tips you’ll find useful in your first few weeks. Let’s help you navigate this. Come on....
4 ways Payment companies can plan for the Festive season.
After Black Friday and it’s cousin -Cyber Monday, we can all agree that everything else is a blur till the end of the year. Don’t worry your Employers aren’t reading this :). But for a lot of companies, it’s the most wonderful time of the year! ( insert Andy...
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