A fintech company in Nigeria where Belonwu worked and faced challenges that led to his professional growth.
How Jordan Belonwu taught Nigerian startups to dress with soul: Day 1-1000 of Belonwus
Sporting Lagos launched its new brand identity, leading to a surge of interest and pride among fans. Jordan Belonwu's studio, Belonwus, has been behind the branding of several notable Nigerian startups.
Nigerian lender Sycamore expands into asset management with SEC licence
Sycamore has secured a fund manager license from the SEC to operate as a fund and portfolio manager. The company aims to offer diversified portfolios across stocks, bonds, and money-market instruments.
Nigerian Fintech Risevest Obtains U.S. Broker-Dealer License, Expanding Global Reach
Risevest has acquired a U.S. broker-dealer license through its affiliate, Risevest Financial Securities Limited. This achievement makes Risevest the second Nigerian financial organization to obtain a U.S. broker-dealer license, following Bamboo.
Every Nigerian fintech will become a cross-border fintech
Angela Strange's keynote in November 2019 emphasized that every company will become a fintech, driven by the SaaS-ification of banking. The partnership between Synapse and Evolve Bank and Trust was terminated in August 2023, leading to Synapse's Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing in April 2024.
