Industry: fintech
Sentiment: Positive
Total Articles: 3
Last Article: 2025-04-16 08:35:34+00:00
Several startup initiatives across Africa have been announced or are accepting applications. These include programs in South Africa, Nigeria, Egypt, and pan-African accelerators focused on various sectors such as fintech, agritech, and digital innovation.
Nigerian fintech Moniepoint is expanding into diaspora-focused financial services with the launch of MonieWorld, starting with UK-Nigeria remittances. The company aims to build a comprehensive immigrant banking platform, going beyond just remittances to offer services like credit building.
Visa has made a strategic investment in Moniepoint, an African fintech platform. The partnership aims to support SMEs and drive financial inclusion across Africa, with plans to introduce contactless payments and expand into new markets.