Search results for "emerging markets"
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326InnovationHow banks and PSPs can navigate cross border payment challenges in emerging markets
By Sophie Proctor As the world becomes more interconnected, cross-border payments have become an essential aspect of the financial services industry. However,...
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3.3KCryptocurrency AfricaEmerging Markets ready to embrace new fintech says Luno “Future of Money” survey
Luno a global cryptocurrency firm recently carried out a ‘Future of Money’ survey in seven key markets to analyse the understanding and...
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UK crowdfunding platform opens the door to emerging markets investments
A new UK crowdfunding platform aims to give UK-based investors the chance to invest in some of the most exciting frontier and...
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Mxit targeting emerging markets to combat South African decline
User figures for the latest version of South African chat app Mxit were a mixed bag for the company, with Mxit 7...
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50E-Commerce
The rise of Africa’s e-commerce and how businesses can expand into new markets
The e-commerce industry has seen a boom in recent years, amplified by COVID-19, with the global e-commerce payments market set to reach...
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889Digital TransformationSeedstars launches its second emerging market seed-stage fund
Seedstars, a seed-stage venture fund dedicated to emerging and frontier markets, has supported over 90 emerging market venture ecosystems, and with this...
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7.0KInnovationOrange launches US$20 handset with KaiOS for African markets
Orange has announced a partnership at Mobile World Congress, with KaiOS Technologies and UNISOC to launch a US$20 device with voice recognition aimed at...
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2.8KInnovationOrange announces expansion deals into three markets
Orange has announced a host of new deals, acquiring the leading mobile operator in Liberia and the acquisition of Airtel’s operations in...
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172NewsNew data from Autochek reveals African millennials are almost six times as likely to apply for car loans than other age groups
New insights from a sample of 55,000 car-related transactions on the Autochek platform has revealed that millennials are more likely to apply for car...
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224InnovationJobtech Alliance Announces its First Cohort of Inclusive Jobtech Platforms
Today, the Jobtech Alliance, steered by Mercy Corps and BFA Global, announced its first cohort of ten companies that are creating accessible,...
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233FinTechMoni unveils new community-powered business loans to drive growth for African SMEs
Moni, a digital platform that leverages social trust and group responsibility to deliver financial services in Africa, has launched a new range...
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806InnovationFactor[e] Ventures launches Delta40
Factor[e] Ventures strengthens its commitment to transform the African start-up ecosystem with the launch of Delta40, a new venture studio that aims...
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462FundingCuracel secures $3 million seed funding to power new insurance experiences and expand into North Africa
Curacel, Africa’s leading insurance infrastructure provider, has raised $3 million in seed funding to roll out new technology solutions designed to power...
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582FundingCatalyst Fund announces $2 million investment into 10 startups accelerating Africa’s adaptation and resilience to climate change
Today pre-seed venture capital (VC) fund and accelerator Catalyst Fund announced a $2 million investment into 10 startups building solutions to improve the resilience...
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1.9KInnovationVentures Platform Closes its Pan-African Fund Above its Initial Target – at $46M
Ventures Platform, the pan-African VC firm championing the next generation of African technology entrepreneurs, has today announced the final close of its...
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1.5KInnovationKenyan tech startups shatter funding records according to new report
Kenyan tech startups have higher rates of acceleration and are more diverse than their fellow tier one startup ecosystems, and are raising...
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805FundingBasiGo secures $6.6M in new funding from leading Autotech Investors
BasiGo, the first company to introduce electric buses into Kenya, has announced $6.6 million in new funding led by Mobility54, the corporate...
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600FundingTuraco Secures $10M Series A Round Fundraise
Turaco, an insurtech driving mass market insurance adoption, has announced the close of a $10 million Series A equity round led by AfricInvest,...
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1.1KFunding10 ventures to showcase the exciting future of Web3, FinTech and DeFi in Africa at the upcoming Africa Money & DeFi Summit in Ghana
The Africa Money & DeFi Summit has announced the final shortlist of exciting ventures who will Pitch Live on stage in West...
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907NewsDisrupt to launch a research publication on Nigerian startup scene
Since launching its research arm in 2016, Disrupt Africa has built up a significant portfolio of publications, most notably the African Tech Startups Funding Report and Finnovating...
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1.1KFinTechRoam and M-Kopa Partner to Deploy E-Bikes in Africa
Roam has signed a supply agreement with M-KOPA, the fintech platform that provides credit and digital financial services to underbanked consumers in Africa....
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703Digital TransformationProto Raises $5.6M Series A to Accelerate Global Expansion
Canada-based Proto has raised a $5.6M Series A round led by Mucker Capital for the global expansion of its AI Customer Experience...
