Payments Infrastructure Startups in Africa
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Payments infrastructure in Africa is booming. Zone is making waves but watch out for local players like Chipper Cash and M-Pesa. Banks are partnering with fintechs to offer seamless digital payments. Businesses see it as a game-changer for financial inclusion and economic growth.
Cummulative Funding
$8.5M+
Total # of Companies
2
Total Deal Count
2
Total M&A Count
0
Total # of Investors
7
List of Payments Infrastructure startups in Africa
Add Startup| Startuparrow_upward | Overviewarrow_upward | Last roundarrow_upward | Total raisedarrow_upward | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Zone (formerely Appzone) is a regulated blockchain network that enables payments and acceptance of digital currencies. | Seed | $ 8,500,000 | 2022 | |
DingPay offers offline‑ready digital wallets enabling secure, contactless payments across Africa. | Grant | $ 10,000 | 2025 |
Founded
2022
Overview
Zone (formerely Appzone) is a regulated blockchain network that enables payments and acceptance of digital currencies.
Last round
Seed
Total raised
$ 8,500,000
Employee
51-200
Founded
2025
Overview
DingPay offers offline‑ready digital wallets enabling secure, contactless payments across Africa.
Last round
Grant
Total raised
$ 10,000
Employee
1-10