With over 65% of the total capital obtained throughout the time period, East African companies emerged as the leaders in terms of finance. In May 2023, startups in Africa marked a key milestone by raising $645 million through transactions worth at least…

Visa says this is part of its long-term commitment to promoting economic prosperity and inclusive growth on the continent and that the move follows its previous pledge to invest $1 billion in Africa's digital transformation. The Visa Africa Fintech Accelerator program, Visa's…