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Mastercard Advances AI-Powered Payments with New Tools & Collaborations
Mastercard partners with Stripe, Google, and Ant International to enhance secure agentic transactions. The Mastercard Agent Pay program will be available to all U.S. cardholders with a global rollout to follow.
How to Attract Global Investors to Your African Startup
Africa's population of 1.4 billion and a median age of 19 present immense market opportunities. Investors prioritize startups that demonstrate strong product-market fit through user adoption rates and retention statistics.
From Idea to Exit: African Founders Who Sold Their Startups (And How They Did It)
Between 2012 and 2022, 190 acquisitions occurred in Africa's tech ecosystem. Fintech led funding in 2024, securing over $1 billion.
Stripe’s former growth lead helps African diaspora invest in startups, real estate
Joe Kinvi negotiated stock options when he joined Touchtech Payments, which later converted into Stripe shares after the company's acquisition. Kinvi founded Borderless to facilitate investments for Africans in the diaspora in startups and real estate.
Blockchain.com opens Nigeria office as first foreign crypto firm to establish physical presence
Blockchain.com will open a physical office in Nigeria in Q2 2025, becoming the first foreign cryptocurrency exchange in the country. The company plans to expand operations into Ghana, Kenya, and South Africa.
