A fintech platform that provides API access to bank data, simplifying integrations for other fintechs.
How to Raise Your First $100K in Africa: Funding Tips from Founders
Nigeria, Kenya, Egypt, and South Africa capture 92% of startup funding in Africa. Only 0.7% of Q1 2025 funding went to women-led startups.
Okra not dead: Shuts Nebula, doubles down on payments
Okra's restructuring process is focused on scaling its payments business. The cloud services division, Nebula, has been shut down.
Nigerian Open Banking Startup Okra Quietly Shut In May 2025
Okra has ceased all operations, including its cloud-services spin-off Nebula. The company raised about $16 million from global investors before shutting down.
Okra CEO Fara Ashiru joins Kernel, a UK RevOps startup
Fara Ashiru has joined UK-based Kernel, raising questions about the future of Okra. Okra recently pivoted to cloud services amidst a challenging regulatory landscape.
Abdulhamid Hassan won’t stop building until Mono becomes a fintech backbone
Venture capital funding for African startups has significantly declined as of September 2024. Abdulhamid Hassan's startup Mono powers financial experiences for major companies like Mastercard and Flutterwave.
