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| 01.07.2024 | Rethinking fintech distribution in Africa: The role of ‘undiscovered founders’ | This article was contributed to TechCabal by Ajibola Awojobi.
Flashy new tech companies and cutting-edge tech get a lot of buzz. But for investors, the real excitement lies in booming tech hubs, areas where new companies are constantly popp... |
| 26.06.2024 | Rethinking fintech distribution in Africa: The role of ‘undiscovered founders’ | Flashy new tech companies and cutting-edge tech get a lot of buzz. But for investors, the real excitement lies in booming tech hubs, areas where new companies are constantly popping up, fueled by money from around the world. These up-and-co... |
| 20.05.2024 | MTN’s Bradwin Roper joins Jumo in senior role | Bradwin Roper
Bradwin Roper will join emerging-markets fintech Jumo as head of payment partnerships from 1 November, once he has completed his tenure as CEO of fintech at MTN South Africa.
MTN announced last week that Roper had resigned to ... |
| 10.11.2021 | JUMO raises $120m, Healthlane launches in Nigeria, Chooya bags $950k, #StartupSouth recap, Ethiopia’s social media shutdown | Share this article:
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| 09.11.2021 | JUMO raises $120m from Fidelity and Visa in bumper funding round | Fintech start-up JUMO has raised $120 million with Fidelity, Kingsway Capital and Visa among the biggest participants in its latest round of funding. This brings the total raised to $200 million and a current valuation of $400 million for t... |
| 09.11.2021 | JUMO raises $120m from Fidelity and Visa in bumper funding round | Fintech start-up JUMO has raised $120 million with Fidelity, Kingsway Capital and Visa among the biggest participants in its latest round of funding. This brings the total raised to $200 million and a current valuation of $400 million for t... |
| 08.11.2021 | Fidelity, Visa and Kingsway back South African fintech JUMO in $120M round | JUMO, a South Africa- and London-based company that offers financial services to entrepreneurs and businesses in emerging markets, has raised $120 million in a new round of funding led by Fidelity Management & Research Company. The comp... |
| 14.09.2021 | Jumo, MTN launch mobile money loan offering to improve SME credit access in Ivory Coast | South Africa-based Jumo has partnered with MANSA Bank and MTN Mobile Financial Services to provide loans to entrepreneurs and small businesses in Ivory Coast.
Founded in 2015 and backed by Goldman Sachs, Jumo offers savings and credit produ... |
| 02.07.2021 | Africa’s fintech sector grows and matures as investments skyrocket | Share this:
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| 04.02.2021 | Top 10 Financial Technology Startups in South Africa | Founders: Andrew Watkins-Ball |
| 23.11.2020 | SA fintech breaks the $2.5-billion disbursement mark in Africa and Asia | South African founded fintech startup, JUMO has dispersed over $2.5-billion in credit across six markets in Africa and Asia.
JUMO disperses more than $2.5 billion loans across Africa and Asia markets
In an official press release, Andrew Wat... |
| 23.11.2020 | SA fintech breaks the $2.5-billion disbursement mark in Africa and Asia | South African founded fintech startup, JUMO has dispersed over $2.5-billion in credit across six markets in Africa and Asia.
JUMO disperses more than $2.5 billion loans across Africa and Asia markets
In an official press release, Andrew W... |
| 03.03.2020 | Africa Roundup: TLcom closes $71M fund, Jumo raises $55M, AWS partners with Safaricom | VC firm TLcom Capital closed its Tide Africa Fund at $71 million in February, and announced plans to invest in 12 startups over the next 18 months.
The group — with offices in London, Lagos and Nairobi — is looking for tech-enabled, revenue... |
| 03.03.2020 | After consecutive $50m+ rounds, South Africa’s Jumo is headed for Nigeria and Cote d’Ivoire | From its base of operations in Cape Town, the ‘mother city’, Jumo hopes to become the motherboard powering finance in the world’s developing economies.
The startup has raised more than $100 million from strategic global investors within six... |
| 27.02.2020 | Jumo Secures US$55M in Funding | Jumo, a technology company building next-generation financial services for emerging market entrepreneurs, raised US$55m in debt and equity funding.
The round introduced new investors to join existing investors such as Goldman Sachs, Odey As... |
| 26.02.2020 | JUMO raises USD55m backed by Goldman Sachs and Leapfrog Investments | Share this:
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| 26.02.2020 | South African fintech startup Jumo raises second $50M+ VC round | South African fintech startup Jumo closed a $55 million round from a diverse group of investors, the company confirmed.
Founded in 2015 and based in Cape Town, the venture offers a full tech stack for partners to build savings, lending, and... |
| 26.02.2020 | Fintech JUMO secures $55m from new and existing investors [Updated] | UPDATE (3 March 2020): Subsequent to the publication of this story, JUMO told Ventureburn that of the $55-million, $30-million was in equity and $25-million in debt. The tech company also provided more details on what the new investment wou... |
| 26.02.2020 | Fintech JUMO secures $55m from new and existing investors [Updated] | UPDATE (3 March 2020): Subsequent to the publication of this story, JUMO told Ventureburn that of the $55-million, $30-million was in equity and $25-million in debt. The tech company also provided more details on what the new investment wou... |
| 25.02.2020 | Goldman Sachs, others invest $55 million in London-based fintech startup JUMO | JUMO, a technology startup company building next-generation financial services for emerging market entrepreneurs, today announced it has raised$55 million in debt and equity funding to support its expansion into new markets and the launch o... |
| 25.02.2020 | Top tech startup news for today, Tuesday, February 25, 2020: Apple, Goldman Sachs, Johnson & Johnson, Tesla, Revolut, JUMO | Good morning! Below are the top tech startups news for today, Tuesday, February 25, 2020.
Goldman Sachs, others invest $55 million in London-based fintech startup JUMO. JUMO, a technology startup company building next-generation financial ... |
| 06.01.2020 | Here are 10 African startups to watch in 2020 | Wondering what 2020 has in store for Africa’s tech startup scene?
If you’re looking to keep tabs on the movers and shakers that will define this year then join us as we look at the 10 startups that you should consider paying attention to in... |
| 06.01.2020 | Here are 10 African startups to watch in 2020 | Wondering what 2020 has in store for Africa’s tech startup scene?
If you’re looking to keep tabs on the movers and shakers that will define this year then join us as we look at the 10 startups that you should consider paying attention to i... |
| 03.01.2020 | Eight SA startups to keep an eye on in 2020 | A number of tech startups featured in news headlines last year. Ventureburn has picked eight that we think readers should follow closely in 2020.
They include a cloud-based software for first responders that is hitting it big in the US, SA... |
| 03.01.2020 | Eight SA startups to keep an eye on in 2020 | A number of tech startups featured in news headlines last year. Ventureburn has picked eight that we think readers should follow closely in 2020.
They include a cloud-based software for first responders that is hitting it big in the US, SA’... |
| 31.12.2019 | 2019: The big year of tech investment in Africa | Share this:
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| 31.12.2019 | 10 reasons why 2019 was a hot year for Africa’s tech startup scene [Opinion] | Africa’s tech startup scene is doing quite okay. Actually, it’s pretty hot right now.
Even the attack in January by terrorists on a Nairobi office park, in which 21 people died (including six members of Kenyan tech firm Cellulant), can’t ke... |
| 31.12.2019 | 10 reasons why 2019 was a hot year for Africa’s tech startup scene [Opinion] | Africa’s tech startup scene is doing quite okay. Actually, it’s pretty hot right now.
Even the attack in January by terrorists on a Nairobi office park, in which 21 people died (including six members of Kenyan tech firm Cellulant), can’t k... |
| 23.12.2019 | African tech startups netted over $6m in collective prize money in 2019 [List] | African tech startups this year tapped millions of dollars by taking part in and winning startup competitions — at least over $6-million collectively, by Ventureburn’s calculations.
The biggest cash prize went to South African insurtech st... |
| 23.12.2019 | African tech startups netted over $6m in collective prize money in 2019 [List] | African tech startups this year tapped millions of dollars by taking part in and winning startup competitions — at least over $6-million collectively, by Ventureburn’s calculations.
The biggest cash prize went to South African insurtech sta... |
| 10.10.2019 | SA’s JUMO, Retail Capital, Mauritius-based 4G Capital honoured at Global SME Finance Forum Awards [Updated] | UPDATE (16 October): We forgot to include another African company, SA fintech Retail Capital, which was placed second in the for its innovation in funding small businesses. The story has been updated to reflect this.
SA fintech startup JUM... |
| 10.10.2019 | SA’s JUMO, Retail Capital, Mauritius-based 4G Capital honoured at Global SME Finance Forum Awards [Updated] | UPDATE (16 October): We forgot to include another African company, SA fintech Retail Capital, which was placed second in the for its innovation in funding small businesses. The story has been updated to reflect this.
SA fintech startup JUMO... |
| 08.10.2019 | Откуда не ждали: три финтех-стартапа из Африки, Южной Америки и Юго-Восточной Азии | Привет, меня зовут Виталий Лавринец, я занимаюсь развитием digital-продуктов в одном из крупных российских банков. Недавно я начал вести Telegram-канал про финтех-рынок и самые интересные финтех-стартапы.
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| 03.10.2019 | SA founders who’ve sold their startup to a Silicon Valley firm | Hitting it big in Silicon Valley is every South African tech entrepreneur’s dream. What better way than to sell your startup to a Valley-based firm.
But it’s not easy to come by. Only a select few make it.
Ventureburn highlights five startu... |
| 03.10.2019 | SA founders who’ve sold their startup to a Silicon Valley firm | Hitting it big in Silicon Valley is every South African tech entrepreneur’s dream. What better way than to sell your startup to a Valley-based firm.
But it’s not easy to come by. Only a select few make it.
Ventureburn highlights five star... |
| 06.08.2019 | SA fintech startup JUMO appoints Africa and India CEOs [Updated] | SA founded fintech startup JUMO announced today that it has appointed Buhle Goslar and Ashish Desai as Africa CEO and India CEO respectively.
The startup which is registered in Mauritius was founded by South African Andrew Watkins-Ball in ... |
| 06.08.2019 | SA fintech startup JUMO appoints Africa and India CEOs [Updated] | SA founded fintech startup JUMO announced today that it has appointed Buhle Goslar and Ashish Desai as Africa CEO and India CEO respectively.
The startup which is registered in Mauritius was founded by South African Andrew Watkins-Ball in 2... |
| 24.05.2019 | Leading African FinTechs To Take Center Stage At Africa Tech Summit London | Share this:
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| 21.02.2019 | SA fintech JUMO selected to join second cohort of Google Launchpad Studio | Fresh off raising a whopping $64.5-million last year, fintech startup JUMO today announced its participation in the second session of Google’s Launchpad Studio.
The startup’s financial technology platform connects underserved markets with ... |
| 21.02.2019 | SA fintech JUMO selected to join second cohort of Google Launchpad Studio | Fresh off raising a whopping $64.5-million last year, fintech startup JUMO today announced its participation in the second session of Google’s Launchpad Studio.
The startup’s financial technology platform connects underserved markets with f... |
| 04.02.2019 | My hot and happening SA startup picks for 2019 [Opinion] | There are many startups making waves in the country, but there are a select few that stand out, with massive potential, run by some very impressive entrepreneurs.
I polled some top investors and spoke to Ventureburn journalists Stephen Tim... |
| 04.02.2019 | My hot and happening SA startup picks for 2019 [Opinion] | There are many startups making waves in the country, but there are a select few that stand out, with massive potential, run by some very impressive entrepreneurs.
I polled some top investors and spoke to Ventureburn journalists Stephen Timm... |
| 28.12.2018 | Eight SA startups to look out for in 2019 | A number of tech startups hit the headlines this year. Ventureburn has picked eight that we think readers should follow closely in 2019.
They include SA’s soon-to-be first app-based bank, several fintech companies, a former Seedstars World... |
| 28.12.2018 | Eight SA startups to look out for in 2019 | A number of tech startups hit the headlines this year. Ventureburn has picked eight that we think readers should follow closely in 2019.
They include SA’s soon-to-be first app-based bank, several fintech companies, a former Seedstars World ... |
| 23.12.2018 | JUMO’s $12.5m deal from UK investor, brings funding raised to $64.5m in 2018 | In a further sign that fintech startup JUMO will again be a company to watch in 2019, the Mauritius-registered mobile financial services platform earlier this month announced it had clinched a further $12.5-million in an investment from UK ... |
| 23.12.2018 | JUMO’s $12.5m deal from UK investor, brings funding raised to $64.5m in 2018 | In a further sign that fintech startup JUMO will again be a company to watch in 2019, the Mauritius-registered mobile financial services platform earlier this month announced it had clinched a further $12.5-million in an investment from UK ... |
| 19.12.2018 | Are these the biggest disclosed VC deals in 2018 involving SA tech startups? | SA tech startups raised over a R1-billion or over $89.3-million in 2018. This is the figure available to Ventureburn through the 15 venture capital (VC) deals in which startups disclosed how much they raised (JUMO’s $52-million and $12.5-mi... |
| 19.12.2018 | Are these the biggest disclosed VC deals in 2018 involving SA tech startups? | SA tech startups raised over a R1-billion or over $89.3-million in 2018. This is the figure available to Ventureburn through the 15 venture capital (VC) deals in which startups disclosed how much they raised (JUMO’s $52-million and $12.5-mi... |
| 17.12.2018 | Jumo raises $12.5M to fund Asia expansion | African fintech startup Jumo has secured a fresh $12.5 million to add more fuel for its expansion into Asia Pacific.
The new investment comes from London-based investment fund Odey Asset Management, and it is an extension to a $52 million r... |
| 17.12.2018 | Are these the 10 biggest disclosed African tech startup deals of 2018? [Updated] | A whole lot of money. That’s what over 60 African tech startups raised this year.
While not every startup wanted to disclose how much they raised, those that did made quite a packet — over $178-million going on data from 48 venture capital... |
| 17.12.2018 | Are these the 10 biggest disclosed African tech startup deals of 2018? [Updated] | A whole lot of money. That’s what over 60 African tech startups raised this year.
While not every startup wanted to disclose how much they raised, those that did made quite a packet — over $178-million going on data from 48 venture capital ... |
| 14.12.2018 | JUMO secures US$12.5M investment from Odey Asset Management | Share this:
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| 13.12.2018 | Daily funding roundup - December 13th, 2018 | OffGridBox raises $1.6M; Glose raised $3.4M; Myia Labs raised $6.75; Wisdo raised $11M
OffGridBox: OffGridBox is a modular and compact unit that provides renewable energy and clean water in remote areas and developing countries. OffGridBox ... |
| 13.12.2018 | African fintech startup Jumo raises $12.5M more to fund Asia expansion | Months after a big round, African fintech startup Jumo has pulled in a fresh $12.5 million to add more fuel for its expansion into Asia Pacific.
The new investment comes from London-based investment fund Odey Asset Management, and it is an ... |
| 05.12.2018 | Cape Town firms dominate Heavy Chef’s list of SA’s most exciting startups of 2018 | Five Cape Town based firms have been selected as Heavy Chef‘s “SA’s Top 5 Most Exciting Startups 2018” from over 1600 entries from around the country.
The five are fintech Lifecheq, healthtech LifeQ, lingerie and swimwear startup Thursdays,... |
| 05.12.2018 | Cape Town firms dominate Heavy Chef’s list of SA’s most exciting startups of 2018 | Five Cape Town based firms have been selected as Heavy Chef‘s “SA’s Top 5 Most Exciting Startups 2018” from over 1600 entries from around the country.
The five are fintech Lifecheq, healthtech LifeQ, lingerie and swimwear startup Thursdays... |
| 16.11.2018 | France’s Proparco to deploy €50m in Africa’s tech ecosystem from 2019 [Updated] | UPDATE: (16 November): An earlier version of this article stated that Proparco will deploy the €50-million in 2019. Proparco communication’s adviser Romain Esperon subsequently clarified to Ventureburn that while Proparco had earmarked €50-... |
| 16.11.2018 | France’s Proparco to deploy €50m in Africa’s tech ecosystem from 2019 [Updated] | UPDATE: (16 November): An earlier version of this article stated that Proparco will deploy the €50-million in 2019. Proparco communication’s adviser Romain Esperon subsequently clarified to Ventureburn that while Proparco had earmarked €50-... |
| 25.10.2018 | Payments space not over saturated in Africa argues Village Capital head | African fintech startups are beginning to branch out away from the payments space into other sub-sectors — such as agri-finance, insurtech and alternative credit scoring — a report by US-based venture capital (VC) firm Village Capital has f... |
| 25.10.2018 | Payments space not over saturated in Africa argues Village Capital head | African fintech startups are beginning to branch out away from the payments space into other sub-sectors — such as agri-finance, insurtech and alternative credit scoring — a report by US-based venture capital (VC) firm Village Capital has f... |
| 24.10.2018 | Pick a sector, add internet and your firm could be worth millions [Opinion] | Given all the press, you would be forgiven for thinking that startups were have only become a thing in the last 20 years. The reality is that startups have existed in all shapes and forms since the beginning of time. Some fail and some are ... |
| 24.10.2018 | Pick a sector, add internet and your firm could be worth millions [Opinion] | Given all the press, you would be forgiven for thinking that startups were have only become a thing in the last 20 years. The reality is that startups have existed in all shapes and forms since the beginning of time. Some fail and some are ... |
| 25.09.2018 | Fintech Company Jumo Secures $52M in Funding | Jumo, a Cape Town, South Africa-based-based fintech company, secured $52m in funding.
The round was led by Goldman Sachs, with participation from Proparco, the private sector financing arm of the French Development Agency, Finnfund, Vostok ... |
| 19.09.2018 | Goldman Sachs and others just invested R760 million in a South African startup that helps poor people get loans | Jumo CEO and founder Andrew Watkins-Ball (Twitter, @JUMO_WORLD)
A South African fintech startup just landed $52 million, or around R760 million in funding led by Goldman Sachs.
Jumo gives individuals and small businesses with limited credit... |
| 18.09.2018 | SA fintech JUMO closes $52m round led by Goldman Sachs | SA fintech JUMO today announced the close of an equity funding round of $52-million led by Goldman Sachs.
Also participating in the round were Proparco, the private sector financing arm of the French Development Agency (AFD), Finnfund, Vos... |
| 18.09.2018 | Term Sheet — Tuesday, September 18 | A NEW UNICORN
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| 18.09.2018 | SA fintech JUMO closes $52m round led by Goldman Sachs | SA fintech JUMO today announced the close of an equity funding round of $52-million led by Goldman Sachs.
Also participating in the round were Proparco, the private sector financing arm of the French Development Agency (AFD), Finnfund, Vost... |
| 17.09.2018 | Africa’s Jumo raises $52M led by Goldman to bring its fintech services to Asia | Asia’s fintech scene is poised to get a little larger after Jumo, a company that offers loans to the unbanked in Africa, revealed plans to expand into the continent. To get the ball rolling, Jumo has opened an office in Singapore to lead th... |
| 19.07.2018 | SA fintech JUMO secures first two commitments in new funding round | SA fintech JUMO has secured equity funding from French development agency Proparco and Finnish development finance company Finnfund — the first commitments to a new funding round, the startup’s founder Andrew Watkins-Ball revealed yesterday... |
| 19.07.2018 | SA fintech JUMO secures first two commitments in new funding round | SA fintech JUMO has secured equity funding from French development agency Proparco and Finnish development finance company Finnfund — the first commitments to a new funding round, the startup’s founder Andrew Watkins-Ball revealed yesterday... |
| 17.07.2018 | Five SA tech startups that are expanding into the rest of Africa [Updated] | South African tech startups are slowly waking up to the massive untapped market that is the rest of the continent.
If data from Ventureburn’s 2017 tech startup survey is anything to go by, an increasing percentage of tech startups are looki... |
| 17.07.2018 | Five SA tech startups that are expanding into the rest of Africa [Updated] | South African tech startups are slowly waking up to the massive untapped market that is the rest of the continent.
If data from Ventureburn’s 2017 tech startup survey is anything to go by, an increasing percentage of tech startups are look... |
| 13.12.2017 | A primer on the South African artificial intelligence ecosystem | Artificial intelligence — intelligent computer systems capable of learning from data — was one of the main trends in tech innovation this year. The tech is increasingly becoming ubiquitous across all industries from the automotive industry,... |
| 13.12.2017 | A primer on the South African artificial intelligence ecosystem | Artificial intelligence — intelligent computer systems capable of learning from data — was one of the main trends in tech innovation this year. The tech is increasingly becoming ubiquitous across all industries from the automotive industry,... |
| 12.12.2017 | Watch these guys — here are the SA startups to look out for in 2018 | Tech startups that focus on solving problems using data analysis top Ventureburn’s list for the 12 South African tech firms to watch in 2018 – be they transport, agriculture, transport, or finance.
Fintech, will continue to be the hottest s... |
| 12.12.2017 | Watch these guys — here are the SA startups to look out for in 2018 | Tech startups that focus on solving problems using data analysis top Ventureburn’s list for the 12 South African tech firms to watch in 2018 – be they transport, agriculture, transport, or finance.
Fintech, will continue to be the hottest ... |
| 09.11.2017 | SA startup JUMO awarded $150 000 prize by Mastercard Foundation for client help | South African fintech startup JUMO has been awarded a $150 000 prize by the Mastercard Foundation in its third annual Client at the Centre award.
The prize, awarded yesterday by the Mastercard Foundation, highlights best practices in finan... |
| 09.11.2017 | SA startup JUMO awarded $150 000 prize by Mastercard Foundation for client help | South African fintech startup JUMO has been awarded a $150 000 prize by the Mastercard Foundation in its third annual Client at the Centre award.
The prize, awarded yesterday by the Mastercard Foundation, highlights best practices in financ... |
| 07.11.2017 | UK startup shines at 2017 AppsAfrica Innovation Awards with two prizes | UK-based startup what3words that operates in Africa and has developed a unique geocoding address has clinched two awards at the 2017 AppsAfrica Innovation Awards held in Cape Town.
The four-year old startup was one of nine winners announced... |
| 07.11.2017 | UK startup shines at 2017 AppsAfrica Innovation Awards with two prizes | UK-based startup what3words that operates in Africa and has developed a unique geocoding address has clinched two awards at the 2017 AppsAfrica Innovation Awards held in Cape Town.
The four-year old startup was one of nine winners announce... |
| 24.05.2017 | Google Launchpad Accelerator announces six African startup for fourth class | Four Nigerian startups and one each from Kenya and South Africa will join 27 other startups at the 4th class of Google’s Launchpad Accelerator.
The announcement was made yesterday by Google on the Google Developers Blog.
It’s the first ti... |
| 24.05.2017 | 4 Nigerian startups make Google Launchpad Accelerator 4th edition list | Share this article:
Recently, Google opened applications for the fourth edition of its Launchpad Accelerator to startups in Africa, Asia, Europe, and Latin America.
Startups which emerged successful are to work closely with Google for 6 mon... |
| 24.05.2017 | JUMO first SA startup to be selected for Google Launchpad Accelerator | South African fintech startup JUMO has become the first South African startup to be selected by Google for its Launchpad accelerator.
The announcement was made yesterday by Google on the Google Developers Blog, with JUMO chosen alongside 3... |
| 24.05.2017 | JUMO first SA startup to be selected for Google Launchpad Accelerator | South African fintech startup JUMO has become the first South African startup to be selected by Google for its Launchpad accelerator.
The announcement was made yesterday by Google on the Google Developers Blog, with JUMO chosen alongside 32... |
| 24.05.2017 | Google Launchpad Accelerator announces six African startup for fourth class | Four Nigerian startups and one each from Kenya and South Africa will join 27 other startups at the 4th class of Google’s Launchpad Accelerator.
The announcement was made yesterday by Google on the Google Developers Blog.
It’s the first time... |
| 19.01.2017 | Former CIO of Barclays Africa joins Jumo | Former CIO of the Barclays Africa Seeker Fund, Warren Squires has joined fintech startup Jumo, the company announced.
Squires was appointed as director of MTN Channel at the company on 9 January.
“It’s a big win for Jumo. Balancing our tech... |
| 19.01.2017 | Former CIO of Barclays Africa joins Jumo | Former CIO of the Barclays Africa Seeker Fund, Warren Squires has joined fintech startup Jumo, the company announced.
Squires was appointed as director of MTN Channel at the company on 9 January.
“It’s a big win for Jumo. Balancing our te... |
| 26.06.2016 | The opportunities Silicon Valley doesn’t see | Sebastiaan Vaessen Contributor
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| 12.05.2016 | 26 Fintech startups you absolutely need to know about [Digital All Stars] | Digital All Stars is a series of 24 articles which aims to celebrate the best of South African digital. The articles, which will appear on Memeburn and Ventureburn, recognise and celebrate South Africa’s best digital entrepreneurs, business... |
| 12.05.2016 | 26 Fintech startups you absolutely need to know about [Digital All Stars] | Digital All Stars is a series of 24 articles which aims to celebrate the best of South African digital. The articles, which will appear on Memeburn and Ventureburn, recognise and celebrate South Africa’s best digital entrepreneurs, business... |
| 20.01.2016 | Former Magento heavyweight boards booming SA fintech startup | Former VP of Engineering at eBay subsidiary Magento, Ted Pietrzak (pictured right), has joined South African fintech startup Jumo to help develop its ground-breaking system to enable financial inclusion in Africa. The appointment is said to... |
| 20.01.2016 | Former Magento heavyweight boards booming SA fintech startup | Former VP of Engineering at eBay subsidiary Magento, Ted Pietrzak (pictured right), has joined South African fintech startup Jumo to help develop its ground-breaking system to enable financial inclusion in Africa. The appointment is said to... |
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