Egypt
Egypt Expands Orange Corners Program to Boost Startups in Seven Governorates
Egypt’s Minister of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation, Rania Al-Mashat, has announced the expansion of the Orange Corners program, extending its support ...
Africa
African Startups Secure $289M in January 2025, Signaling Strong Investor Confidence
The African startup ecosystem kicked off 2025 on a high note, with 40 startups raising a total of $289 million in deals worth ...
Fintech
Global: LemFi Expands European Footprint with Acquisition of Irish Currency Exchange Bureau Buttercrane
LemFi, a leading financial technology company specializing in global accounts, money transfers, and currency conversion for immigrants, has secured regulatory approval from the ...
Fintech
Nigeria: Stanbic IBTC to Bolster Zest Payments with ₦4 Billion Investment for Fintech Expansion
Stanbic IBTC Holdings Plc, a subsidiary of Standard Bank Group, is set to inject ₦4 billion ($2.48 million) into its fintech arm, Zest ...
Africa
Africa: Visa Unveils Fourth Africa Fintech Accelerator to Empower Startups
Visa has announced the launch of the fourth edition of its Africa Fintech Accelerator, a three-month initiative aimed at empowering startups through mentorship, ...
Global
Global: NatWest Launches Growth Program to Support UK FinTech Startups
NatWest, one of the UK’s leading banks, has unveiled the FinTech Growth Program, a strategic initiative aimed at empowering early-stage FinTech startups. Announced ...
Global
Global: Former Revolut Executives Launch Blockchain-Powered Banking Startup
Two former Revolut employees have secured $2.3 million in pre-seed funding to launch Bleap, a self-custodial stablecoin app paired with a Mastercard debit ...
Nigeria
Nigeria’s Startups Grapple with Funding and Regulatory Hurdles
Despite significant growth in recent years, Nigeria’s startup ecosystem faces persistent challenges that threaten its trajectory. A Mixed Funding Landscape In the third ...
Startup
Global: Visa Invests in Four African Fintech Startups Through Inaugural Accelerator Program
Visa, a global digital payments leader, has announced investments in four African fintech startups that recently graduated from its first Visa Africa Fintech ...
Global
Global: Google Introduces AI for Cybersecurity Program to Boost Startup Growth
Google has launched its new AI for Cybersecurity program within the Google for Startups Growth Academy, designed to support innovative startups developing AI-powered ...