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Standard Chartered Ventures, Yabx Invest US $10 Million in African Fintech Furaha
Standard Chartered's venture arm and Tech Mahindra’s Yabx partner to launch digital lending platform targeting education finance gap in sub-Sahara African markets.
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- Finance, Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
- Tags
- fintech, venture capital
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DisrupTech Ventures Leads USD 1.7 Million Pre-Seed For Egyptian-Founded Crypto Startup
DisrupTech’s investment in Hamilton marks a strategic move beyond its focus on Egyptian fintech to the blockchain space and global markets.
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- Technology
- Region
- North Africa & Near East
- Tags
- blockchain, cryptocurrency, fintech, startups
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Press Release: Visa Makes Strategic Investment in Moniepoint to Accelerate Financial Inclusion for African SMEs
Investment from global payments leader accelerates Moniepoint’s momentum as Nigeria’s Largest SME-Focused Fintech.
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- Finance, Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Maxxa, Symbiotics, and Delphos Announce USD 10.6 Million Deal to Support SME Growth in Chile
Maxxa’s technological platform enables SMEs to obtain a credit assessment in minutes, revolutionizing the traditional loan application process.
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- Finance, Technology
- Region
- Latin America
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Indonesia’s Skor Technologies Raises $6.2 Million in Pre-Series a Funding Led by Argor Capital
The capital raised will be focused on helping the business achieve scale while growing the team with key talents across the organization.
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- Finance, Technology
- Region
- South Asia
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Nigerian Fintech Lemfi Secures $53 Million Series B Funding to Drive European Expansion
The new funding will enable Lemfi to secure additional licenses and form new partnerships while enhancing its offerings with localized services.
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- Finance, Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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WhatsApp Pay Becomes Available For All Users In India
With WhatsApp's massive user base of over 500 million in India, this development could significantly alter the competitive landscape of digital payments.
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- Asia Pacific
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Juicyway Steps Out of Stealth with $3 Million to Simplify Cross-Border Transactions in Africa
P1 Ventures backs startup as it launches efficient currency exchange using stablecoin technology for individuals and businesses to participate fully in the global economy.
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- Finance, Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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