Africa Matters

Visa Powers Africa’s Digital Payments Revolution with New Fintech Investments

Visa Makes Strategic Investments in Four Leading African Fintech Startups By Elizabeth Antidius Shumbusho | Africa Guardian Visa, a global leader in digital payments, has announced strategic investments in four fintech startups that graduated from the inaugural Visa Africa Fintech Accelerator program. These investments reinforce Visa’s commitment to fostering digital innovation across Africa, advancing fintech growth, and enhancing financial…

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Workpay Secures $5M in Series A Funding to Accelerate African Expansion

By Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian Nairobi-based HR, payroll, and benefits platform, Workpay, has announced the successful completion of a $5 million Series A funding round led by Norrsken22. The investment round also saw participation from Visa, Y Combinator, Saviu Ventures, Axian, Plug n Play, Verod-Kepple Africa Ventures, and Acadian Ventures, a firm specializing in next-generation work technologies. This…

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