Zipline's foundational public health operations in Africa are showing severe strain under the weight of unpaid government contracts.

Startup backed by Sequoia Capital abandons original focus on the unbanked to build a vertically integrated financial group.

The round was led by global tech investment firm Partech, with participation from development finance institution Proparco.

The BCEAO’s instant payments platform launched in late 2025 to link banks and mobile wallets across eight countries. Months later, top players Wave and Orange Money have yet to fully join — latest data suggests they have little urgency.