Why Gigbanc lost Africa’s cross-border payments race

Despite raising over $1 million and onboarding over 150,000 customers, the fintech is shutting down due to high infrastructure and compliance costs.

Where are Africa’s 24 Y Combinator startups three years later?

In 2022, Y Combinator backed 24 African startups in a record-breaking cohort dominated by Nigerian founders. Three years later, some have raised major rounds and made acquisitions, while others have faded from public view.

Decoding the PayPal, Paga Nigeria partnership

Go behind-the-news to understand the strategic and operational aspects of the PayPal, Paga Nigeria partnership. Only on Condia.

LemFi launches multi-currency (USD and GBP) accounts available to users in Nigeria

Through LemFi, Nigerians can now open USD and GBP accounts. This opens up a new market for the startup while intensifying competition.

Grey, dLocal partnership yields 80% QoQ growth in payment volume to new markets

Grey's one-year-old partnership with dLocal yields 80% QoQ growth in payout volume to new markets. But there is more to learn about the undertone.