Interswitch is a Nigerian digital payments company and one of the first unicorns in Africa, facilitating electronic payments.
Uber-Backed Moove Eyes $2B Valuation in Fresh Funding Round
Moove is seeking to raise over $300 million at a valuation exceeding $2 billion. The startup's revenues grew from $50 million in 2024 to nearly $400 million this year.
Moove Sets Sights on Becoming Africa’s Next Unicorn with $300 Million Funding Round, Eyeing $2 Billion Valuation
Moove is seeking to raise over $300 million at a valuation exceeding $2 billion. The startup plans to expand its autonomous vehicle business with the new funding.
DigiTax appoints Olumide Akinsola as country director
DigiTax appointed Olumide Akinsola as Nigerian Country Director. DigiTax secured accreditation from FIRS as an Access Point Provider under the new Merchant Buyer Solution e-invoicing platform.
What do investors mean when they say founders should build for Africa?
Dipo Ojo, founder of Trippa, has been advised by investors to 'build for Africa' while demonstrating traction and scalability. Investors expect startups to prove their ability to scale globally, despite the local contexts shaping their business models.
Kenya’s HoneyCoin raises $4.9 million to expand stablecoin cross-border payments into new markets
HoneyCoin raised $4.9 million in seed funding led by Flourish Ventures. The startup aims to capture a slice of Africa's $329 billion cross-border payments market.
