An identity verification provider in Africa focused on enhancing digital identity solutions and fraud prevention.
69% of Africa’s biometric fintech fraud is now AI-generated, says report
In 2025, a fraud syndicate used 100 stolen faces to launch over 160,000 verification attacks across Africa’s fintech platforms. The report indicates that attacks are now five times more common during logins and account recovery than at account registration.
Smile ID, Mastercard Announce Partnership to Scale Digital Identity Across Africa
Africa's digital economy projected to reach $1.5 trillion by 2030. Mastercard extends partnership with Smile ID to enhance digital identity solutions.
How Nigerian Startups Navigate the Currency Turmoil
The Nigerian naira, Angola’s kwanza, and Malawi’s kwacha were among the five poorest performing currencies globally in 2023. Nigerian startups are adopting strategic approaches to cope with the currency crisis, including adapting expenses to local contexts, focusing on markets with lower foreign exc
Closing the gap: Klarna’s founder’s African tech growth fund snaps $205M
Norrsken22 has successfully concluded its initial fund-raising effort, raising $205 million in capital. The fund aims to bridge the existing funding gap for tech startups in the growth stage across the African continent.
