Fintech Startups

South African digital bank TymeBank recently announced the completion of a US$77.8 million pre-Series C round of funding from Africa-focused growth stage fund Norrsken22 and Swiss global impact investment firm Blue Earth Capital. …

Quadrata is pleased to announce a partnership with Cerchia AG to deliver its privacy-preserving digital identity solution to the DRT™ platform. Cerchia’s DRT™ application is designed to provide direct risk transfer between capital markets and protection seekers such as reinsurers, multinational organizations, and enterprises. …

Summary: AP is a promising fintech ready to arrive in Brazil and conquer the world. They hired me to review and write all copies in English and to work on the localisation for the Brazilian market. Note: It is for the European market, that’s why it is all in British…

I will begin with the famous inspirational and impassioned message from Theodore Roosevelt. “It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is…

DeFi has revolutionized the financial landscape by offering open, permissionless, and transparent financial services to users worldwide. Defi lending platforms, in particular, have gained immense popularity due to their ability to provide efficient borrowing and lending mechanisms without intermediaries. This guide aims to equip you with the knowledge and understanding…

Chargebacks are an integral part of the payment ecosystem. However, it is a convoluted process and sometimes, it might result in “pre-arbitration”, formerly known as second chargeback. Pre-arbitration emerges after the initial chargeback or when the issuer classifies a dispute as Fraud. In the scenario of chargeback, pre-arbitration is a…

Financial technology, commonly known as fintech, has emerged as a dominant force in the startup funding ecosystem in Uganda. Fintech companies leverage technology to revolutionize financial services, addressing the needs of underserved populations and driving financial inclusion, for example, yours truly, Zofi Cash, extends salary advances to employees on behalf…

Introduction In today’s fast-paced and complex world, managing one’s finances can be a daunting task. There are a plethora of financial products and services available, making it difficult for individuals to determine what is best for their financial needs. This is where FinPlaza comes in. FinPlaza is a comprehensive financial platform…

In recent years, the financial technology (fintech) sector in Uganda has experienced remarkable growth, revolutionising the lending landscape and addressing the challenges of access to credit. Traditional lending institutions have long presented obstacles for individuals and small businesses with limited financial resources or no credit history. However, Ugandan fintech startups…