Africa Matters

Resilience in Action: The 8 Investors Leading Africa’s Startup Surge

Our Correspondent | Africa Guardian Africa’s startup ecosystem faced a challenging year in 2024, marked by a significant decline in investment activity. Reduced investor interest and participation compared to previous years underscored the difficulties entrepreneurs encountered in securing funding. Key Highlights: Africa remains a region of immense untapped potential, attracting global interest due to its youthful and rapidly growing…

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Africa’s Newest Fintech Unicorns Find Success Through Hybrid Banking Models

Our Correspondent | Africa Guardian Africa’s tech ecosystem has recently gained attention with two new fintech unicorns: South Africa’s TymeBank and Nigeria’s Moniepoint, both raising funds and achieving valuations exceeding $1 billion. However, these valuations are not just a sign of investor confidence but also reflect the companies’ ability to adapt disruptive fintech models originally designed for developed economies,…

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