BD Insider 168: Analysis of Google’s BFF shows a decline in Africa

In this letter, we explore the following:

• Flutterwave’s five-year deal with Microsoft
• The controversial KYC requirement by the CBN
• the decline of Google Black Founders Fund investment in Africa

And other noteworthy information like:

• the latest African Tech Startup Deals
• opportunities, interesting reads and more

The Big Three

1. Flutterwave’s five-year deal with Microsoft

The news: African fintech unicorn, Flutterwave has entered a five-year “strategic technology agreement” with Microsoft. The partnership will enable the fintech company to build its next-generation platform on Microsoft Azure, powering payments infrastructure across Africa and the rest of the world.

Last updated: December 24, 2024