Y Combinator

Moove acquires Latin America's Kovi

Moove, which provides vehicle financing to ride-hailing and delivery app drivers on six continents, is set to fully acquire Brazil-based Kovi.
Samuel Olomu
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Oct 11, 2024

African fintech firms shine in Q3 fund-raising efforts

Fintech funding increased by 633% in Q3 2024, compared to Q2 2024, and by 169% in Q3 2023.
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Start-ups invited to apply for Accelerate Africa

The programme provides intensive guidance, mentorship, and resources for early stage African Founders, according to organisers.
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Jul 5, 2023

Payment firm Paystack targets North, Francophone Africa

The Stripe-backed company has plans to enter North, as well as Francophone African countries, after recent escapades in Kenya.
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Mar 23, 2021

Fintech start-up Afriex raises US$1.2m seed round

Y Combinator-backed company will use funding to expand on the continent.
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Jun 4, 2019

Silicon Valley-based payments firm descends on SA

Flutterwave is set to unveil its online product locally, with launch events set for Joburg, Pretoria and Cape Town this month.
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Jun 29, 2017

Nigeria's Wifi.com.ng secures US$2.1m seed funding

Founders aim to 'win Lagos' and then expand nationally.