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.

Uber launches Uber Connect in Lagos to enable domestic delivery

The world's largest ride-sharing company, Uber Technologies has announced the commencement of Uber Connect in Lagos, to enable efficient delivery of goods amongst consumers and businesses.  

Nestcoin launches Breach, a media platform to drive crypto education and adoption

Breach is making it easier for everyone to learn about and understand the potential of cryptocurrency, regardless of where they are in their journey.

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.

IdentityPass secures $360,000 Pre-seed Funding to change digital identity verification experience across Africa

Identitypass has today secured $360,000 in pre-seed funding. The funds will be used by the company for customer acquisition, Research & Development, and Team Expansion.

NCC will auction 5G spectrum in December

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced that the auction of the 3.5 Gigahertz (3.5 GHz) spectrum for the deployment of Fifth Generation (5G) technology in Nigeria, will take place on December 13, 2021.

SFAN opens application for ReadyforWork career accelerator 3.0

ReadyforWork is an immersive digital career accelerator that uses AI and Machine Learning to equip entry-level job seekers with employment skills and help talent managers make data-driven recruitment decisions.

Lagos is among emerging hotspots for female fintech founders — Findexable

Lagos is one of the places female CEOs and female fintech founders are likely to call home.

BD Insider, Letter 86: Africa’s seventh unicorn

This is a blog copy of the 86th version of our weekly newsletter, BD Insider. Subscribers get to read it first and can take action based on it.