South Africa’s smallest businesses are punching above their weight when it comes to job creation – but the system is still actively working against…
Fintech boom: African start-ups going from zero to hero
At the end of 2021, Africa saw close to $5 billion invested in tech start-ups. Fintech, especially, has seen one of the largest expansions with $2…
Lightrock continues developing market support with 4G Capital Series C
Lightrock led a $18.5 million Series C funding round for Kenya-based neobank fintech 4G Capital, continuing a busy 2022 investing in developing markets. Lightrock…
Luno launches early-stage investment arm
Cryptocurrency company, Luno, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Digital Currency Group (“DCG”), has launched Luno Expeditions, a global, early-stage investment arm to support fintech and crypto/web3…
Moove raises $105M in Series A2 round to power global expansion
Nigeria’s pioneering mobility fintech Moove attracted four new investors in a successful $105 million Series A2 funding round. AfricInvest, MUFG Innovation Partners, Latitude, and…
