WT Data Labs – WeeTracker https://weetracker.com World's Emerging Economies Tracker Tue, 19 Mar 2024 12:11:10 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.8.9 https://weetracker.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/fevicon.png WT Data Labs – WeeTracker https://weetracker.com 32 32 Standard Bank Provides USD 10.5 M Growth Facility To Float Technologies https://weetracker.com/2024/03/19/south-africa-fintech-float-10-5m-fundraise/ https://weetracker.com/2024/03/19/south-africa-fintech-float-10-5m-fundraise/#respond Tue, 19 Mar 2024 12:11:09 +0000 https://weetracker.com/?p=75375 Standard Bank is proud to announce its provision of a growth facility to

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Standard Bank is proud to announce its provision of a growth facility to Float Technologies Proprietary Limited (Float). As the mandated lead arranger and sole funder, Standard Bank has provided a ZAR200m (USD 10.5 M) facility to Float, which will be used to facilitate the rollout of its card-linked instalment platform, supporting its accelerated growth plans over the next four years.

Founded in 2021 by Alex Forsyth Thompson, Float is a payment method that encourages responsible credit card usage and, at the same time, helps merchants to grow their sales. The startup’s proprietary technology lets shoppers buy now and split their payments over up to 24 interest-free, fee-free monthly instalments using the available limit on their existing Visa or Mastercard credit card. Float aligns with Standard Bank’s strategy of driving sustainable growth and supporting fintech businesses which promote financial inclusion and digital transformation across Africa. 

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MNT-Halan Acquires Pakistan’s Advans Microfinance Bank https://weetracker.com/2024/03/19/egypt-acquisition-mnt-halan-acquires-advan-pakistan-bank/ https://weetracker.com/2024/03/19/egypt-acquisition-mnt-halan-acquires-advan-pakistan-bank/#respond Tue, 19 Mar 2024 10:03:42 +0000 https://weetracker.com/?p=75372 Egypt-based fintech MNT-Halan has acquired Advans Pakistan Microfinance Bank. The terms of the

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Egypt-based fintech MNT-Halan has acquired Advans Pakistan Microfinance Bank. The terms of the deal remain undisclosed. In February 2023, MNT-Halan raised up to USD 400 M in equity and debt financing to fuel global expansion plans.

Founded in 2017 by Mounir Nakhla, MNT-Halan offers a diverse portfolio of financial and non-financial services ranging from lending, buy now pay later, e-commerce, payments, and mobility to on-demand logistics. On the other hand, Advans is a public limited company active in Pakistan’s microfinance banking landscape. Advans Pakistan is the Pakistan branch of Advans Group, a leading international microfinance group that operates in nine developing countries.

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African Mobility Fintech Moove Raises USD 100 M Series B Round https://weetracker.com/2024/03/19/nigeria-mobility-fintech-moove-100m-series-b/ https://weetracker.com/2024/03/19/nigeria-mobility-fintech-moove-100m-series-b/#respond Tue, 19 Mar 2024 09:09:58 +0000 https://weetracker.com/?p=75368 Moove, an African mobility fintech that offers vehicle financing to ride-hailing and delivery

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Moove, an African mobility fintech that offers vehicle financing to ride-hailing and delivery app drivers, has raised USD 100 M in a funding round as it plots expansion into new markets. The round was led by Uber (reportedly), and included sovereign wealth fund Mubadala Investment Company, pushing Moove’s post-money valuation to USD 750 M. Dubai-based The Latest Ventures, AfricInvest, Palm Drive Capital, Triatlum Advisors, and Future Africa also participated in the funding round. Moove has raised USD 250 M in equity (and USD 210 M in debt) to date.

Moove embeds its alternative credit-scoring technology onto ride-hailing and e-logistics platforms, allowing mobility entrepreneurs access to proprietary performance and revenue analytics to underwrite loans. Its model is to provide loans to its customers by selling them new vehicles and financing up to 95 percent of the purchase within five days of signing up. The company operates in 13 cities across six markets, including Nigeria, South Africa, Ghana, the U.K., India and the UAE. The company says it plans to use the new capital to expand its revenue-based vehicle financing platform to 16 markets by the end of 2025.

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Kenyan Digital Online Insurance Platform mTek Secures USD 1.25 M https://weetracker.com/2024/03/19/kenya-fintech-mtek-1-25m-fundraise/ https://weetracker.com/2024/03/19/kenya-fintech-mtek-1-25m-fundraise/#respond Tue, 19 Mar 2024 08:52:37 +0000 https://weetracker.com/?p=75364 mTek, a Kenyan-based digital online insurance platform, has secured an investment of USD

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mTek, a Kenyan-based digital online insurance platform, has secured an investment of USD 1.25 M (Ksh.167.8 million) from Verod-Kepple Africa Ventures and Founders Factory Africa. The new funding is targeted to support the firm’s rapid growth to increase its presence in the Kenyan and East African insurance market while solidifying its position as a leader in insurtech innovation.

mTek, which offers a seamless and convenient avenue to access insurance products through its innovative platform connecting the overall insurance ecosystem, is leveraging technology to enhance transparency and efficiency to unlock insurance for everybody and increase insurance penetration in Africa.

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Nigerian Fintech Zone Raises USD 8.5 M Seed To Scale https://weetracker.com/2024/03/19/nigeria-fintech-zone-8-5m-fundraise/ https://weetracker.com/2024/03/19/nigeria-fintech-zone-8-5m-fundraise/#respond Tue, 19 Mar 2024 08:26:59 +0000 https://weetracker.com/?p=75360 Nigerian startup Zone, a payment infrastructure company, has raised USD 8.5 M in

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Nigerian startup Zone, a payment infrastructure company, has raised USD 8.5 M in an oversubscribed seed funding round to help it scale its blockchain-based decentralised payment infrastructure for financial services providers across the continent and beyond. The round was led by Flourish Ventures and TLcom Capital, with participation from Digital Currency Group (DCG), Verod-Kepple Africa Ventures (VKAV), Alter Global, and Endeavor Catalyst.

Zone has developed a layer-one bockchain network that digitises fiat payments and enables the transition to digital currencies while connecting previously excluded financial institutions into an all-inclusive payment ecosystem. Zone’s blockchain network delivers reliable, frictionless and universally interoperable payment experiences at scale to financial service providers and their customers. 

The infusion of capital will enable Zone to further expand the coverage of its network domestically and connect more banks and financial services companies. A significant portion of the proceeds will also be allocated to conducting a comprehensive pilot programme to test the company’s cross-border capabilities, scheduled for 2025. 

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Morocco’s ORA Technologies Closes USD 1.5 M Seed Round https://weetracker.com/2024/03/15/morocco-superapp-ora-technologies-1-5m-funding/ https://weetracker.com/2024/03/15/morocco-superapp-ora-technologies-1-5m-funding/#respond Fri, 15 Mar 2024 09:47:56 +0000 https://weetracker.com/?p=75331 Morocco-based super-app ORA Technologies raised USD 1.5 M in seed funding from undisclosed

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Morocco-based super-app ORA Technologies raised USD 1.5 M in seed funding from undisclosed Moroccan entrepreneurs. The funding comes one year after the startup raised USD 1 M from local private investors. The new cash influx will help propel ORA’s plans to activate its e-wallet, which allows users to transfer money instantly, made possible by a partnership with M2T, a subsidiary of Banque Centrale Populaire.

ORA Technologies is committed to democratizing access to e-commerce and digital payment solutions for customers, vendors, and service providers across Morocco. The startup’s app offers multiple features, including P2P transactions, an e-commerce platform, on-demand services, chat functionality, social networking, and a digital wallet.

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Egyptian Healthtech 30Med Secures Pre-Seed Round https://weetracker.com/2024/03/15/egypt-healthtech-30med-fundraise/ https://weetracker.com/2024/03/15/egypt-healthtech-30med-fundraise/#respond Fri, 15 Mar 2024 09:35:51 +0000 https://weetracker.com/?p=75327 Egypt-based B2B healthtech 30Med has raised pre-Seed funding from undisclosed angel investors. The

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Egypt-based B2B healthtech 30Med has raised pre-Seed funding from undisclosed angel investors. The new funding should provide the company with the necessary resources to further develop its platform and expand its reach within the medical community.

Founded in 2023 by Ayman Ragab, 30Med aims to bridge the gap between pharmaceutical companies and physicians by providing interactive videos and conference events that showcase new medicines and facilitate ongoing learning. The platform boasts a substantial user base, comprising doctors who are eager to stay informed and engaged with the latest advancements in medicine and pharmaceuticals. 

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Nigerian ID Verification Startup Youverify Raises USD 2.5 M Pre-Series A Round https://weetracker.com/2024/03/15/nigeria-saas-youverify-2-5m-fundraise/ https://weetracker.com/2024/03/15/nigeria-saas-youverify-2-5m-fundraise/#respond Fri, 15 Mar 2024 09:19:50 +0000 https://weetracker.com/?p=75323 Youverify, a Nigerian provider of identity verification and anti-money laundering (AML) solutions for

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Youverify, a Nigerian provider of identity verification and anti-money laundering (AML) solutions for banks and startups, secured a USD 2.5 M investment from Elm, which specializes in offering ready-made and customized digital solutions to public and private institutions in Saudi Arabia. The pre-Series A investment from Elm also includes a strategic partnership to help Youverify streamline AML compliance for businesses, bolster global risk intelligence, and expand its products into new markets.

Founded in 2018 by Gbenga Odegbami, Youverify facilitates the automation of Know Your Customer (KYC) and other compliance procedures for African banks and startups, combining KYC and compliance products like transaction monitoring to address issues like anti-money laundering (AML) and fraud. Youverify’s approach entails utilizing established mathematical models and AI algorithms to assess and analyze risks. Subsequently, the platform generates regulatory reports for submission to regulators across multiple countries.

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