Cross-border Startups in Africa
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Cross-border payments remain a significant challenge for African businesses, despite the emergence of players like Zepz and Syarpa. Regulations, high fees, and lack of infrastructure continue to hinder seamless transactions. Local business leaders emphasize the need for collaboration among banks, fintechs, and regulators to create a more conducive environment for cross-border trade.
Cummulative Funding
$961.4M+
Total # of Companies
3
Total Deal Count
14
Total M&A Count
0
Total # of Investors
40
List of Cross-border startups in Africa
Add StartupStartuparrow_upward | Overviewarrow_upward | Last roundarrow_upward | Total raisedarrow_upward | Founded |
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Zepz is unlocking the prosperity of cross-border communities through finance and technology. | Series F | $ 960,600,000 | 2021 | |
Syarpa allows users to send and receive money, pay bills, buy and sell crypto fast and easily | Pre-seed | $ 815,000 | 2020 | |
DizzitUp is building Africa's first continent wide Fintech powered cross-border Marketplace for products & Decentralised Finance. | Pre-seed | Undisclosed | 2018 |
Founded
2021
Overview
Zepz is unlocking the prosperity of cross-border communities through finance and technology.
Last round
Series F
Total raised
$ 960,600,000
Employee
1,001-5,000
Founded
2020
Overview
Syarpa allows users to send and receive money, pay bills, buy and sell crypto fast and easily
Last round
Pre-seed
Total raised
$ 815,000
Employee
11-50
Founded
2018
Overview
DizzitUp is building Africa's first continent wide Fintech powered cross-border Marketplace for products & Decentralised Finance.
Last round
Pre-seed
Total raised
$ 0
Employee
11-50