| Date | Title | Description |
| 09.09.2025 | Kamino recebe aporte de R$ 54 milhões | A Kamino, plataforma de gestão financeira para empresas de médio porte, anunciou uma nova rodada de R$ 54 milhões (US$ 10 milhões). A solução integra software de gestão, conta bancária, cartão corporativo próprio, conexões com todos os banc... |
| 23.08.2025 | Shivalik Small Finance Bank Secures INR 100 Crore Investment to Fuel Digital Expansion | Shivalik Small Finance Bank secured INR 100 crore equity funding. SMBC Asia Rising Fund led the round; existing investors Accel, Lightspeed, Quona Capital, and Sorin Investments joined. Funds will fortify technology, expand key teams, and e... |
| 20.08.2025 | Shivalik Small Finance Bank received Rs 100 Cr from SMBC, Accel, Lightspeed, others | In order to change from being an urban cooperative bank to a small finance bank, Shivalik Small Finance Bank (SSFB) has raised Rs 100 crore in equity capital. The corporate venture capital division of Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SM... |
| 14.08.2025 | Shivalik Small Finance Bank Secures INR 100 Cr in Equity Funding Led by SMBC Asia Rising Fund The focus will be on developing scalable solutions aimed at India's underserved micro, small, and medium e... | Shivalik Small Finance Bank (SSFB) has announced that it has raised INR 100 crore in equity capital in a funding round led by SMBC Asia Rising Fund from Japan, the corporate venture capital arm of Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation. The ro... |
| 10.07.2025 | Klar Raises USD 190M in Series C Funding | Klar, a Mexico City-based digital financial services platform, raised USD 190m in Series C funding.
The round, which brought its valuation to over USD 800m, included:
USD 170m in equity led by General Atlantic with participation from existi... |
| 30.06.2025 | VC-backed Shivalik Small Finance Bank adding new investor to cap table | Pro
Anshul Swami, MD and CEO, Shivalik Small Finance Bank
Shivalik Small Finance Bank, which counts four venture capital investors in its cap table including Accel and Quona Capital, is set to secure fresh funding led by a new VC firm, two ... |
| 23.02.2025 | Alami's Workforce Reduction: A Strategic Shift Towards Sustainability | In a bold move, Alami, an Indonesian fintech firm, is set to cut 40% of its workforce. This decision marks a significant shift in strategy as the company aims for sustainable growth. The layoffs will primarily impact the research and develo... |
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| 16.02.2025 | Khazna, an Egyptian fintech startup, has raised $16 million in its pre-Series B funding round | Egyptian fintech startup Khazna has successfully raised $16 million in a pre-Series B funding round to bolster its financial services and expand into the Saudi Arabian market. This latest investment brings Khazna’s total funding to over $63... |
| 14.02.2025 | Finmo's $18.5 Million Funding: A New Dawn for Treasury Management | In the fast-paced world of finance, innovation is the lifeblood that keeps organizations thriving. Finmo, a Singapore-based treasury operating system (TOS) company, has just secured $18.5 million in Series A funding. This investment is not ... |
| 13.02.2025 | Finmo Secures US$18.5 Million To Revolutionize Treasury Management | Oversubscribed Series A Funding Round Was Co-Led By Quona Capital and PayPal Ventures with Participation from Citi Ventures
Finmo Will Use Funds to Accelerate Product Development and AI Capabilities and Expand Global Reach
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| 10.02.2025 | Astral Systems: Pioneering the Future of Fusion Technology | In the heart of Bristol, a revolution is brewing. Astral Systems, a DeepTech startup, has secured €5.3 million in funding to bring its groundbreaking fusion technology to market. This investment is not just a financial boost; it’s a lifelin... |
| 06.02.2025 | To support Saudi expansion, Khazna secures $16 M prior to Series B funding round | A $16 million pre-Series B funding round has been closed by Khazna, a leading financial super app that provides underserved segments with technology-driven, user-friendly financial services. SANAD Fund for MSME, anb Seed Fund (run by anb Ca... |
| 29.01.2025 | Uber-backed Moove acquires Brazil’s Kovi to continue global expansion | Moove, the Uber-backed Nigerian mobility fintech startup, has acquired Kovi, a car rental startup in Brazil, Latin America’s largest ride-hailing market. The acquisition continues the global expansion of the startup which currently operates... |
| 19.12.2024 | Bureau's $30 Million Series B: A Shield Against the Rising Tide of Fraud | In a world where digital transactions are as common as morning coffee, fraud lurks like a shadow. The risk is real, and the stakes are high. Global losses from fraud have surged to a staggering $486 billion annually. In response, Bureau, a ... |
| 19.12.2024 | Bureau Raises $30Million Series B as Global Fraud Losses Hit $486 Billion | Risk intelligence platform sees 3x revenue growth as the surge in sophisticated fraud attacks drive demand for AI-powered prevention.
AI isn’t just making fraud smarter – it’s making it nearly impossible to catch. With global losses hitting... |
| 18.12.2024 | Bureau secures $30M to expand risk intelligence platform and global reach
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Founded in 2020, Bureau offers a no-code identity decisioning p... |
| 18.12.2024 | Sorenson Capital, PayPal Ventures back Bureau in Series B round | Bureau founder and CEO Ranjan R Reddy
Bureau, a business-to-business (B2B)-focused identity verification and fraud protection platform, said Tuesday it has raised $30 million (about Rs 250 crore) in Series B funding led by American venture ... |
| 10.12.2024 | JULO Becomes First Fintech in Indonesia to Guarantee Instant 10-Minutes Disbursement | JAKARTA, Indonesia, Dec. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- JULO, Indonesia's leading fintech offering Virtual Credit Card features, has just raised the bar in digital financial services by launching a first-of-its-kind guarantee for instant disburse... |
| 11.11.2024 | Equal Raises US$10M in Series A Funding | Equal, a Hyderabad, Telangana, India-based provider of a data sharing platform, raised US$10M in Series A funding, at a post-money valuation of US$80M.
The round was led by Prosus Ventures, Tomales Bay Capital and its founder, Keshav Reddyi... |
| 29.10.2024 | Auto Simple Expands with Quality Pre-Owned Hyundai Sonata Inventory | In the bustling world of pre-owned vehicles, Auto Simple stands as a beacon of reliability. The dealership, known for its commitment to quality, has recently expanded its inventory to include top-notch pre-owned Hyundai Sonata sedans. This ... |
| 29.10.2024 | Edu-wealth startup Zinc raises $25.5 million from Nexus Venture Partners, others | ETtech
Edu-wealth startup Zinc, founded by former PayU Credit chief executive and PaySense founder Prashanth Ranganathan has raised $25.5 million in seed funding.
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| 28.10.2024 | Arya.ag secures $19.8M DFC debt facility to boost agri-commerce platform AryaTech
Recommended Stories For You | Grain commerce platform Arya.ag has secured a $19.8 million debt facility guarantee from the US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) to support its agri-commerce subsidiary, AryaTech.
This new funding will enable Arya.ag to e... |
| 16.09.2024 | Insurtech startup Onsurity raises $45 mn in Series B round | Yogesh Agarwal and Kulin Shah, founders of Onsurity
Onsurity Technologies, which operates an eponymous insurtech startup, has concluded its $45 million Series B round, led by private equity firm Creaegis.
The round also saw continued suppor... |
| 13.09.2024 | Onsurity raises $26 million from Creaegis, others | ETtech
Subscription-based employee healthcare provider Onsurity has raised Rs 219.7 crore (around $26.2 million) in a funding round led by private equity firm Creaegis. The round also saw participation from existing investors Nexus Venture ... |
| 10.07.2024 | Agritech firm Arya.ag snags $29 mn from Blue Earth Capital, Quona Capital | Prasanna Rao, CEO and co-founder, Arya.ag
Agritech platform Arya.ag, operated by Arya Collateral Warehousing Services Pvt. Ltd, has raised $29 million (Rs 242 crore) in a pre-Series D funding round.
Switzerland-based investment firm Blue Ea... |
| 12.06.2024 | iPiD: Payee Verification Company Raises $5.3 Million In Pre-Seed Funding | Global fintech pioneer iPiD (International Payment Identity) announced it had secured $5.3 million in a pre-Series A funding round. This oversubscribed funding round was led by Monk’s Hill Ventures. They are joined by global fintech venture... |
| 10.06.2024 | The Sandbox: Pioneering the Billion-Dollar Metaverse Revolution | The Sandbox, a cutting-edge metaverse platform, has recently secured a substantial $20 million in funding, propelling its valuation to an impressive $1 billion. This financial boost comes at a crucial time for The Sandbox, as it seeks to en... |
| 07.06.2024 | Deals in brief: The Sandbox announces USD 20 million funding, Japan’s Astroscale completes Tokyo IPO, five China deals, and more | NewsDeals in brief: Clime Capital backs Philippine EV startup Mober, iPiD secures USD 5.3 million, Capital 2B and Betatron co-lead Series A investment in Botsync, and more
Written by KrASIA Writers Mober, iPiD, Botsync, and more led yesterd... |
| 28.05.2024 | Leading Indonesian Fintech JULO Accelerates Insurance Inclusion with Financial Inclusion through JULO Protect Plus | JAKARTA, Indonesia, May 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- JULO, a leading Indonesian financial technology company, has successfully provided insurance coverage to over 200,000 customers in the form of existing gadget protection in just three months.... |
| 27.05.2024 | Emerging market fintech VC Quona Capital foresees robust IPO pipeline | Fintech investor Quona Capital, which invests in markets such as India and Southeast Asia, expects a dozen of its portfolio companies to go public over the next two and a half years.
The venture capitalist, headquartered in Washington and B... |
| 17.04.2024 | Bureau Introduces 'Money Mule Score' to Tackle Rising Identity Theft in the BFSI Segment | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Bureau, a pioneering fraud and identity decisioning platform, has introduced ‘Money Mule Score,’ a cutting-edge solution that empowers financial institutions, NBFCs, and fintech companies to proactively detect pot... |
| 19.03.2024 | Leading Indonesian Fintech JULO Pioneers Healthcare Financing for Any Hospital, Any Dentist, Any Clinic in a Few Clicks | JAKARTA, Indonesia, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Continuing its commitment to financial inclusion in Indonesia, JULO has launched a distinctive nationwide healthcare financing feature. JULO Health is now available to finance Indonesians' ... |
| 27.10.2023 | BBVA Spark backs Twinco Capital with €50M for sustainable supply chain finance | Spanish green fintech Twinco Capital has secured a debt facility of €50 million from BBVA Spark. The facility will enable Twinco to support its customers in 'building sustainable and competitive global supply chains'. The firm also has debt... |
| 20.10.2023 | Deals in brief: Employment Hero completes Series F round, Darwinium and Cosmos Innovation raise Series A funding, and more | Sustainability continues to pose an ongoing challenge that demands innovative solutions, and an emerging trend indicates that startups with creative ideas to address these pressing issues are securing fresh funds.
Skykraft, for example, is ... |
| 19.10.2023 | Deals in brief: Stilt Studios raises USD 10 million, East Ventures unveils healthcare fund, PayPal invests in two female-focused funds, and more | Stilt Studios raises USD 10 million to build sustainability-focused modular homes
The Indonesia-based sustainable modular home manufacturer has secured USD 10 million in both debt and equity funding. These funds will be utilized to expedite... |
| 26.01.2023 | Twinco Capital cierra una ronda de €11 millones liderada por Quona. Participan Working Capital, Mundi Ventures, Finch Capital y Zubi Capital | 25/01/2023
TWINCO CAPITAL CIERRA UNA RONDA DE €11 MILLONES LIDERADA POR QUONA. PARTICIPAN WORKING CAPITAL, MUNDI VENTURES, FINCH CAPITAL Y ZUBI CAPITAL
Twinco Capital, startup especializada en ofrecer financiación a los proveedores de gra... |
| 29.11.2022 | Orda raises $3.4 million to digitise African restaurants
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Success! | Nigerian food tech platform, Orda, has raised a $3.4 million seed round to digitise food businesses across the continent. The seed round, which was co-led by Quona Capital and FinTech Collective, also saw participation from institutional in... |
| 10.11.2022 | Quona Capital has successfully raised $332 million to invest in financial inclusion in developing countries | Quona Capital, a VC firm focused on emerging markets, has just announced that it has raised US$332 million (or more than double its original goal of US$250 million) in the third and final closing of its Fund III.
As a stand-alone venture ca... |
| 09.11.2022 | Fintech-focused Quona Capital raises $332m for third fund | - |
| 09.11.2022 | Quona Capital Closes $332M Fintech Venture Fund to Accelerate Financial Inclusion Investments in Emerging Markets | Quona Capital, a Washington, DC-based emerging markets venture capital firm, closed its Fund III, at $332m.
Quona’s Fund III investors include an array of leading global asset managers, insurance companies, investment and commercial banks, ... |
| 08.11.2022 | Quona Capital announces $332 million fintech venture fund | Venture capital firm Quona Capital has announced the final close of its Fund III at $332 million, exceeding its $250 million target. This is the third fund from Quona Capital since its inception, bringing the firm’s aggregate committed capi... |
| 08.11.2022 | Quona’s Investors Back Emerging Market Fintech For Impact | “If you’re smart, now is the time to double down on emerging markets,” says Monica Brand Engel, co-founder of Quona Capital, of increasing anxiety in an era of macro-economic uncertainty and market volatility. “These people and these market... |
| 08.11.2022 | VC firm Quona Capital announces close of its third fund at $332 mn | Quona Capital, an emerging markets venture capital firm, has announced the final close of its Fund III at $332 million, exceeding its $250 million target. This is Quona Capital's third fund since inception, bringing the firm’s aggregate com... |
| 08.11.2022 | Quona Capital Announces New Fintech Venture Fund, Raises $332 Million | Quona Capital has announced a new Fintech venture fund which has raised $332 million to “accelerate financial inclusion investments in emerging markets.”
Quona Capital was established as an independent venture capital firm in 2015 by co-fou... |
| 08.11.2022 | Quona Capital, a fintech-focused VC, closes its third fund at $332 million | Companies powering financial services continue to take the leading position in cheque sizes globally. This situation is more pronounced in Africa where fintech startups received about two-thirds of the total $5 billion raised in 2021. The r... |
| 08.11.2022 | Money Moves: Quona Capital just launched a $322M VC fund for fintech companies | Money Moves is a column where we chart the funding raises of tech companies across the region. Have a tip? Email us at dc@technical.ly.
Quona Capital, a DC venture fund with locations worldwide, announced today that it closed its Fund III a... |
| 08.11.2022 | Quona Capital closes $332 million fintech fund to invest in emerging markets | Quona Capital, the Washington DC-headquartered fintech-focused venture capital firm, on November 8 said it has closed a $332 million fund to continue investing in emerging markets including India, Latin America, Southeast Asia, Africa and t... |
| 08.11.2022 | Quona Capital closes $332 million fund to invest in fintech startups in emerging markets | ETtech
Venture capital firm Quona Capital has announced the final close of its third fund - Fund III - at $332 million, exceeding its initial target of $250 million.
This raises the emerging markets-focused VC firm’s aggregate committed cap... |
| 08.11.2022 | ZestMoney Backer Quona Capital Closes $332 Mn Fund To Invest In Fintechs Across India, SEA | The VC firm will primarily deploy Fund III for investments in fintech startups in emerging markets such as India, Latin America and Southeast Asia
The Fund III saw participation from existing investors, including global asset managers and i... |
| 08.11.2022 | Quona Capital sinking $332M into startups focused on financial inclusion | Though finance technology startups are having a moment when it comes to decreased venture capital deals and layoffs, Quona Capital, a venture capital firm that invests in emerging markets that accelerate financial inclusion, has found the a... |
| 04.11.2022 | Quona Capital Announces Final Close Of Its Fintech Venture Fund At $332 Million | - |
| 18.08.2022 | Quona Capital secures commitments worth $308m so far for its third fund | Emerging markets-focused venture capital firm Quona Capital has secured capital commitments worth $308 million so far for its third fund, according to the firm’s latest filings with the US Securities and Exchange Commission.
The fundraising... |
| 10.05.2022 | BNPL in 2022: 4 fintech investors discuss regulation, trends and how to stand out | Buy now, pay later (BNPL) has quickly established itself as the go-to method of financing for a variety of purchases, particularly online.
This financing model has primarily been available to customers shopping online, but customers outside... |
| 06.02.2022 | African tech startup funding trebles to pass $2bn mark in 2021 | Share this:
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| 20.01.2022 | With $60m in fresh funding, Arya is eyeing a $20bn slice of India’s grain market | Indian post-harvest services startup Arya has closed $60 million in Series C funding.
Asia Impact SA, Lightrock, and Quona Capital co-led equity portion of the round, worth $46 million.
A further $14 million in the form of debt came from US... |
| 17.12.2021 | Bureau Unveils Secure Transactions for Global Emerging Markets with Easy ID Verification and Guaranteed Fraud Protection | “We are excited to see Bureau’s growth and ambition to become the gold standard to ensure that people and businesses can truly trust one another enough to transact safely, and deliver digital and financial inclusion.”
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| 02.12.2021 | Investors are clamoring for a slice of Egypt’s B2B logistics tech scene | With all the news of global supply chain challenges, it’s no wonder logistics and last-mile delivery services have become such big business in the agrifoodtech world. In Cairo, a city of 21 million people, it’s not just big: it’s huge.
“[We... |
| 30.09.2021 | Verto picks up $10M for cross-border payments play in emerging markets | Verto, a global B2B payments platform that allows small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to make payments to their suppliers, today announced that it has closed $10 million in Series A funding.
Quona Capital, an emerging fintech-focused ... |
| 02.07.2021 | Africa’s fintech sector grows and matures as investments skyrocket | Share this:
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| 29.01.2021 | Fintech Startup Cowrywise secures pre series A investment | Cowrywise, a Nigerian, YC-backed, fintech startup just secured a sum of US $3 million in a pre series A funding round announced today, January 28, 2021. Led by Quona capital with contributions from Tsadik foundation, Sahil Lavingia (CEO of ... |
| 28.01.2021 | Nigerian fintech startup, Cowrywise, raises $3m pre-series A funding led by Quona Capital | Share this article:
Nigerian wealth management startup, Cowrywise, has announced that it has raised $3 million pre-series A funding.
The round was led by Washington DC-based Quona Capital, with participation from Sahil Lavingia, Tsadik Foun... |
| 24.01.2021 | African tech startup funding passes $700m in record-breaking 2020 | Share this:
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| 21.01.2021 | Despite Covid-19, African Tech Startups Raise $700m In Record-Breaking 2020 | |
| 15.12.2020 | Arya banks $21m in Quona-led Series B to boost financial inclusion for India’s farmers | Delhi-based Arya launched seven years ago as a logistics and warehousing venture for India’s smallholder grain farmers.
The company’s aim was to curb food waste while boosting farmer incomes, by giving growers a place to store their harvest... |
| 14.12.2020 | Arya raises $21M to provide farmers in India finance and post-harvest services | Only about a third of the yields Indian farmers produce reaches the big markets. Those whose produce makes it there today are able to leverage post-harvest services. Everyone else is missing out.
A Noida-based startup is working with all th... |
| 22.10.2020 | Klar cierra una ronda de $15M liderada por Prosus Ventures, acuden también Corporación Financiera Internacional, Quona, Mouro Capital y aCrew | 22/10/2020
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KLAR CIERRA UNA RONDA DE $15 MILLONES LIDERADA POR PROSUS VENTURES, ACUDEN TAMBIÉN CORPORACIÓN FINANCIERA INTERNACIONAL, QUONA CAPITAL, MOURO CAPITAL Y ACREW.
Mouro Capital, el fondo de 400 millones de dólares, ... |
| 21.10.2020 | Prosus Ventures Makes its First Investment in Mexico | Klar |
| 20.10.2020 | PROSUS N.V.
Prosus N : Klar announces US$15M Series A to democratize financial services in Mexico | MEXICO CITY October 2020.Klar is a 100% digital, transparent, free and secure alternative to traditional debit and credit services in Mexico.
Klar, a leading challenger bank in Mexico, closed on US$15 million in Series A funding led by Pros... |
| 16.10.2020 | Need startup funding? Here are 75+ venture capital firms in the Baltimore-DC region | If you’re located in New York City or the Silicon Valley, venture capital firms are abundant and well covered by the media — you can’t escape them. But entrepreneurs in the Baltimore-D.C. region don’t need to go so far to find a firm that c... |
| 13.10.2020 | Need startup funding? Here are 75+ venture capital firms in the DMV region | If you’re located in New York City or the Silicon Valley, venture capital firms are abundant and well covered by the media — you can’t escape them. But entrepreneurs in the DMV region don’t need to go so far to find a firm that could propel... |
| 25.09.2020 | Turkish delight as Tarfin raises $5m Series A for its smallholder lending app | Tarfin, an Istanbul-based provider of agricultural inputs to farmers with extended payment terms, has completed a $5 million Series A investment round.
Led by Quona Capital, a venture firm focused on fintech in emerging markets, the round a... |
| 25.09.2020 | Turkish delight as Tarfin raises $5m Series A for its smallholder lending app | |
| 12.09.2020 | Sunday raises US$ 9M in Series B funding | Cindy Kua and Joanne Ying Fei Kua founded the startup in 2017. Sunday offers customized digital insurance products and services that cater to the needs of all kinds of individual and business risks. It uses artificial intelligence and machi... |
| 16.03.2020 | Quona Capital Closes Second Fund with $203 Million Aimed at Financial Inclusion | Quona Capital, a venture firm focused on financial inclusion in emerging markets, today announced the final close of the Accion Quona Inclusion Fund.
The Fund closed with $203 million in commitments from an array of leading investors includ... |
| 12.03.2020 | Quona Capital achieves final close of $203m for financial inclusion fund | US based investment fund Quona Capital has raised $203-million for its Accion Quona Inclusion Fund, to invest in tech startups that focus on financial inclusion in emerging markets.
The fund is a partnership with non-profit organisation Ac... |
| 12.03.2020 | Quona Capital achieves final close of $203m for financial inclusion fund | US based investment fund Quona Capital has raised $203-million for its Accion Quona Inclusion Fund, to invest in tech startups that focus on financial inclusion in emerging markets.
The fund is a partnership with non-profit organisation Acc... |
| 25.02.2020 | Kenyan ecommerce startup Sokowatch raises $14m | Nairobi based B2B ecommerce platform Sokowatch has raised $14-million in a Series-A investment round.
Sokowatch — which was founded in 2013 by CEO Daniel Yu (pictured above) and COO Josh Middleman — enables informal retailers to place orde... |
| 25.02.2020 | Sokowatch Raises $14 million to Revamp Supply-chain Markets for Retailers | Sokowatch, a Kenya-based e-commerce startup, has raised $14 million Series A funding, to revamp its supply-chain market for informal retailers in Africa. Quona Capital led the financing round joined by Amplo, Breyer Capital, Vertex Ventures... |
| 25.02.2020 | Kenyan ecommerce startup Sokowatch raises $14m | Nairobi based B2B ecommerce platform Sokowatch has raised $14-million in a Series-A investment round.
Sokowatch — which was founded in 2013 by CEO Daniel Yu (pictured above) and COO Josh Middleman — enables informal retailers to place order... |
| 23.02.2020 | Sokowatch raises $14M to digitize Africa’s informal B2B supply-chain | Kenya based B2B e-commerce startup Sokowatch has raised $14 million in Series A funding toward its mission of revamping supply-chain markets for Africa’s informal retailers.
From Nairobi, the company has created a platform that connects mer... |
| 12.02.2020 | Investing In African Startups: “Break even is the new black” | Share this:
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| 20.12.2019 | Are these SA’s 11 biggest disclosed VC deals in 2019? [Updated] | UPDATE (20 and 23 December): This article was updated to correctly state that SweepSouth’s R30-million raise from Naspers Foundry was part of a R60-million round closed in October. We have also removed the R500k Vollar deal which was actual... |
| 20.12.2019 | Are these SA’s 11 biggest disclosed VC deals in 2019? [Updated] | UPDATE (20 and 23 December): This article was updated to correctly state that SweepSouth’s R30-million raise from Naspers Foundry was part of a R60-million round closed in October. We have also removed the R500k Vollar deal which was actual... |
| 16.08.2019 | Five SA fintechs that service the growing market of SME lending [Updated] | An increasing number of fintech startups are looking to fund small businesses in South Africa using online platforms and apps to service the massive demand for such finance.
There may be tens of fintech platforms lending to SMEs that are no... |
| 16.08.2019 | Five SA fintechs that service the growing market of SME lending [Updated] | An increasing number of fintech startups are looking to fund small businesses in South Africa using online platforms and apps to service the massive demand for such finance.
There may be tens of fintech platforms lending to SMEs that are n... |
| 18.07.2019 | Fintech accounts for over a third of SA tech startup investments in 2019 so far | Over a third of the over R500-million rand in venture capital (VC) investments directed to SA tech startups so far this year, has gone to startups in the fintech sector, reveal new figures compiled by Ventureburn on disclosed deals.
Venture... |
| 18.07.2019 | Fintech accounts for over a third of SA tech startup investments in 2019 so far | Over a third of the over R500-million rand in venture capital (VC) investments directed to SA tech startups so far this year, has gone to startups in the fintech sector, reveal new figures compiled by Ventureburn on disclosed deals.
Ventur... |
| 16.07.2019 | Are these SA’s 10 biggest disclosed VC deals so far in 2019? [Updated] | UPDATE (18 July and 23 December 2019): The list and figures have been updated to take into consideration deals in the crypto sector that were unintentionally excluded in the initial version of this article.
We have also removed the R500k V... |
| 16.07.2019 | Are these SA’s 10 biggest disclosed VC deals so far in 2019? [Updated] | UPDATE (18 July and 23 December 2019): The list and figures have been updated to take into consideration deals in the crypto sector that were unintentionally excluded in the initial version of this article.
We have also removed the R500k Vo... |
| 03.07.2019 | LulaLend looking to access R500m in debt funding following latest raise [Q&A] | SA fintech startup Lulalend has had access to over R150-million in debt funding since launching in 2014 and is on track to access another R500-million off the back of the startup’s latest equity raise of $6.5-million (R92-million), announce... |
| 03.07.2019 | LulaLend looking to access R500m in debt funding following latest raise [Q&A] | SA fintech startup Lulalend has had access to over R150-million in debt funding since launching in 2014 and is on track to access another R500-million off the back of the startup’s latest equity raise of $6.5-million (R92-million), announce... |
| 02.07.2019 | From seed to Series A: Scaling a startup in Latin America today | Nathan Lustig Contributor
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| 28.06.2019 | South African digital lender Lulalend raises $6.5M Series A | Share this:
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| 26.06.2019 | SA fintech LulaLend raises $6.5m from the IFC, Quona Capital | Cape Town based fintech startup Lulalend has closed a $6.5-million (R92-million) Series-A round led by the World Bank’s IFC and Quona Capital.
The startup, which was founded in 2014 by CTO Neil Welman and CEO Trevor Gosling (pictured above... |
| 26.06.2019 | SA fintech LulaLend raises $6.5m from the IFC, Quona Capital | Cape Town based fintech startup Lulalend has closed a $6.5-million (R92-million) Series-A round led by the World Bank’s IFC and Quona Capital.
The startup, which was founded in 2014 by CTO Neil Welman and CEO Trevor Gosling (pictured above,... |
| 25.06.2019 | Indonesian P2P lender KoinWorks raises USD 12 million Series B funding | Indonesian peer-to-peer (P2P) lending platform KoinWorks raised USD 12 million (IDR 170 billion) in its Series B funding round, co-led by EV Growth and Quona Capital with participation from existing investors.
In an official statement, Koin... |
| 04.02.2019 | Partech raises €125m for Africa Fund targeting Series-A and Series-B startups | Silicon Valley based venture capital (VC) fund Partech has completed a capital raise for its Africa Fund, with the fund closing at €125-million, more than double the size of its first closing a year ago at €57-million ($70-million).
Partech... |
| 04.02.2019 | Partech raises €125m for Africa Fund targeting Series-A and Series-B startups | Silicon Valley based venture capital (VC) fund Partech has completed a capital raise for its Africa Fund, with the fund closing at €125-million, more than double the size of its first closing a year ago at €57-million ($70-million).
Partec... |
