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We enable FMCG distributors in Africa buy inventory on credit
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Top Fintech Startups in Africa
This list has 49 startups and was last updated on Oct 15, 2026. 1 of them are hiring right now. Biggest hubs: Lagos (24), Nairobi (7), and London (3). Largest teams: Wave, Flutterwave, and MarketForce.
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What they do:
Corporate Expense cards and Spend management for businesses in Africa
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Cross border Payments infrastructure for internet businesses and…
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What they do:
Embedded finance platform for African businesses
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What they do:
Digital banking platform for the 30 million smartphone users in DRC.
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HQ: Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Investing in innovation
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HQ: San Francisco, CA, United States
Paystack
Acquired
What they do:
Modern payments infrastructure for Africa
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CrowdForce
Acquired
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Crowdforce is an app that allows any local merchant in Africa,…
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HQ: Abuja, Nigeria
Mono
Acquired
What they do:
Plaid for Africa, but better.
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Fingo Africa
Acquired
What they do:
A neobank for Africa's 500 million youth
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Pivo Technology Inc
Shut down
What they do:
Digital Bank for Freight Carriers in Africa.
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Bridgecard
Shut down
What they do:
Card issuer for Africa
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Saida
Shut down
What they do:
A bank account that lets you easily separate, spend and track money
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