Neo Banking Startups in Africa
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Neo Banking in West Africa is gaining traction. Players like Cleva and Kyshi simplifying account opening and offering tailored solutions for small businesses. However, local business leaders are cautious due to low financial literacy, trust issues, and concerns about data privacy. Mobile penetration and improved connectivity are key drivers, but lack of regulation and infrastructure challenges remain obstacles.
Cummulative Funding
$2.5M+
Total # of Companies
3
Total Deal Count
7
Total M&A Count
0
Total # of Investors
15
List of Neo Banking startups in Africa
Add Startup| Startuparrow_upward | Overviewarrow_upward | Last roundarrow_upward | Total raisedarrow_upward | Founded |
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Cleva is a Nigerian USD banking platform for emerging markets, starting with Africa. | Pre-seed | $ 1,500,000 | 2023 | |
Jamborow is a B2B AI and Blockchain driven fintech platform focused on financial inclusion and grassroot empowerment. | Funding Round | $ 850,000 | 2018 | |
A UK-based Neo-bank for Africans globally. Kyshi is the new way to send and receive money to and from Africa. | Grant | $ 220,000 | 2020 |
Founded
2023
Overview
Cleva is a Nigerian USD banking platform for emerging markets, starting with Africa.
Last round
Pre-seed
Total raised
$ 1,500,000
Employee
11-50
Founded
2018
Overview
Jamborow is a B2B AI and Blockchain driven fintech platform focused on financial inclusion and grassroot empowerment.
Last round
Funding Round
Total raised
$ 850,000
Employee
2-10
Founded
2020
Overview
A UK-based Neo-bank for Africans globally. Kyshi is the new way to send and receive money to and from Africa.
Last round
Grant
Total raised
$ 220,000
Employee
11-50