MSME Startups in Africa

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MSME lending remains a key growth area, with mobile-first fintechs like IMFact and Paylend disrupting traditional banks. Local business leaders cautiously welcome these players, recognizing the need for accessible financing. However, concerns linger about sustainability and the potential for over-indebtedness.

Cummulative Funding

$5.9M+

Total # of Companies

2

Total Deal Count

2

Total M&A Count

0

Total # of Investors

3

List of MSME startups in Africa

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StartupOverviewLast roundTotal raisedFounded
1.

IMFact provides smart finance for Kenyan SMEs in the supply chain.

Seed

$ 3,900,000

2019

2.

Paylend is a fintech company enhancing business relationships by providing a digital footprint for the MSMEs and building local economies.

Seed

$ 2,000,000

2019

IMFact

Founded

2019

Overview

IMFact provides smart finance for Kenyan SMEs in the supply chain.

Last round

Seed

Total raised

$ 3,900,000

Employee

11-50

Paylend

Founded

2019

Overview

Paylend is a fintech company enhancing business relationships by providing a digital footprint for the MSMEs and building local economies.

Last round

Seed

Total raised

$ 2,000,000

Employee

11-50

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