As the first blockchain fintech company in South Africa to receive the Crypto Asset Service Provider (CASP) license from South Africa’s Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA), Kotani Pay has also positioned itself as a trusted bridge between fiat and digital currencies.

“Sales teams are burdened by repetitive tasks that detract from their primary goals,” said co-founder Matthias Wickenburg. “Our vision is to enable these teams to perform at their best by leveraging AI to handle the background work.”

The fund aims to enable Moroccan startups to scale domestically and position themselves within global markets

The new entity will work closely with partners across Africa and Asia to further develop digital educational tools, including games, interactive learning sessions, and AI-powered adaptive technologies.

The fund, oversubscribed by around 20%, received strong backing from a diverse array of limited partners

Root Capital, a nonprofit lender with a focus on rural prosperity, has been a steadfast supporter of Oyster Agribusiness.

This partnership marks Tyme’s strategic expansion into Southeast Asia’s financial landscape, building on its established presence in South Africa and the Philippines while offering Finfra valuable international exposure.

Moniepoint joins a small cohort of African 'unicorns', including Interswitch, Flutterwave, and Wave, companies that have redefined how Africans access financial services.

“Since winning the competition, we have hit 200,000 registered users in Kenya and are now expanding our solution into Rwanda,” shared Samuel Njuguna, CEO and co-founder of Chumz.io.

Before joining 500 Global, Dieng served as Head of International Partnerships at Draper University and as an Investor Associate at Draper University Ventures.

Africa’s gaming sector has emerged as one of the most dynamic regions for gaming investment worldwide.

NymCard, a regional fintech provider, will be instrumental in launching a range of digital financial services through Vezeeta’s platform.