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Vella commences beta testing, to enable crypto utility in Africa

Vella Finance, a US-based financial technology startup redefining financial freedom for Africans has launched into the beta testing stage in Nigeria.

QuickBus targets intercity commuters with expansion to Nigeria

QuickBus, a Pan-African bus booking platform has expanded into Nigeria, Ghana and South Africa to enable intercity road transportation.

LazerPay, the Stripe for crypto, goes live with funding from Nestcoin

LazerPay is building the Stripe for cryptocurrencies. And it's giving early access to 500 businesses and creators in Africa.

Shuttlers secures $1.6 million seed fund, to embark on Pan-African expansion

Lagos-based tech-enabled scheduled bus sharing company" has raised a $1.6 million round led by VestedWorld, a Chicago and Africa-based investment firm.

Aboki Africa closes pre-seed round led by Mono’s CEO Abdul Hassan

Aboki Africa, a fast-growing Nigerian fintech startup, has raised an undisclosed amount in a pre-seed round led by Mono's CEO, Abdul Hassan, alongside Niche Capital Limited, Ingressive Capital, and other strategic investors.

Evolve Credit launches cloud lending software, Configure

Africa has a credit gap of about $300 billion. And accessible banking and credit are needed now more than ever to close the gap. Evolve Credit, through Configure — its cloud lending software, is providing the technology to enable this to happen at scale.

Helium Health acquires Meddy, Qatar’s doctor booking platform

Helium Health, a Lagos-based healthcare technology provider, acquired Meddy, a UAE-based doctor booking platform in an undisclosed deal.

Busha’s new app allows you to buy crypto from as low as ₦250

Busha's new app allows users to buy crypto from as low as ₦250. You can also set recurring purchases and place limit buys and sells.

Flutterwave halts Disha’s closure with an acquisition

Flutterwave has acquired Disha in an undisclosed deal, thereby reversing the online no-code tool's planned closure.

South Africa’s JUMO backed by Fidelity, Visa, Kingsway in latest $120M round

JUMO, a South Africa- and London-based fintech company has raised $120 million in the latest funding led by Fidelity Management & Research Company, LLC.

Moove partners with Lori Systems to bridge the financing gap for Africa’s trucking and logistics industry.

Moove has partnered with Lori Systems to enable access to affordable vehicle financing within Africa’s trucking and logistics industry.

OZÉ, Shopa, Swoove, and Tendo to receive US $120,000 in grant funding from the Catalyst Fund

Four Ghanaian digital commerce companies, OZÉ, Shopa, Swoove, and Tendo will receive US$120,000 in grant funding from the Catalyst Fund Inclusive Digital Commerce Accelerator as part of the Accelerator's 2nd cohorts.