Egyptian Fintech Lucky Raises $23M Series B To Become A Digital Bank In North Africa – Technext
Egyptian consumer credit startup Lucky has raised $23 million in Series B funding to expand across North Africa and develop…
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Can Casha be the next Unicorn? – Technext
You’re about to make a payment. Your bank app is open, the transfer details filled in, and just as you…
South African anti-fraud startup, Orca raises $2.35M to enhance fraud detection – Technext
South African fintech company Orca has successfully raised $2.35 million in an oversubscribed seed round to enhance its fraud detection…
Meet the 3 African fintech founders on Forbes 50 list – Technext
When Forbes published its 11th annual Fintech 50 list, the headline story was about an industry under pressure. Funding for…
Nigerian fintechs are burning millions to acquire customers; And, the math doesn’t add up – Technext
The uncomfortable truth is that many Nigerian fintech entities are spending more to win customers than those customers will ever…
Africa had 3 successful exits in January 2026, as startups raised total $174m – Technext
The African startup space witnessed three successful exits in January 2026, one of the most impressive months for exits in…
Kenyan climate startup Koko shuts down after $60m debt crisis – Technext
Koko Networks, a Kenyan climate tech startup once touted as a major solution to clean cooking in Africa, has shut…
When trust breaks: 2025’s fintech controversies and what they mean for the industry – Technext
The WhatsApp message landed at 3 am. “Have you seen what’s happening?” Attached was a screenshot of a tweet thread…