Standard Bank is one of the largest financial services groups in Africa, offering a wide range of banking and financial products.
Nada Shaheen on why large African companies will die if they ignore startups
GB Corp has backed five early-stage startups in Egypt over the past four years. The company is investing at least $500,000 in Egyptian startups through its venture capital firm, GB Ventures.
South African Fintech Float Raises R46 Million to Propel Africa’s Financial Technology Leadership
Float raised R46 million ($2.6 million) in a funding round co-led by Invenfin and Saad Investment Holdings. The company has processed thousands of transactions monthly across over 2,000 partner stores.
Hydrogen Energy Centre Opens at VUT with Support from Standard Bank
Standard Bank and VUT officially launched the Centre of Excellence for Hydrogen Energy. The Centre aims to catalyze clean energy solutions and position VUT as a global leader in hydrogen energy research.
Seven African banks supporting startups and SMEs
Standard Bank acquired Firepay in December 2016, showcasing traditional banks' entry into the fintech boom. Equity Bank partnered with Mastercard to launch e-commerce payment solutions for SMEs in Kenya.
South Africa’s Street Wallet raises $350,000 to expand QR payments for informal traders
Street Wallet raised $350,000 at a valuation of $2 million to expand its operations. The fintech targets informal traders who cannot accept digital payments due to their environments.
