Fingo Acquires 50,000 Waitlist of Customers in 24 Hours Following Launch of Digital-Only Bank
Discover Fingo, the Kenyan fintech startup founded in 2021, transforming financial services for African youth. Backed by Y Combinator and securing $4 million in seed funding, Fingo partners with Ecobank for a pan-African rollout, starting as Kenya’s first digital-only bank. Offering quick, digital banking solutions tailored for youth, Fingo is poised for significant growth.
Lessons for Fintech Founders from the 2008 Financial Crisis.
Forget “move fast & break things!” Fintech needs trust beyond tech hype. Learn from 2008 & global scandals like Wirecard to build a responsible future with transparency, risk management, & user protection at its core.
Kenya’s No.1 Online Pharmacy & Diabetes Center Celebrates 3 Years.
Forget pharmacy lines! DMMC’s Kenyan online pharmacy delivers affordable meds, diabetes care, and more, right to your home. Enjoy convenience, savings, and trusted service (all counties!).
Accelerator vs. Incubator: What’s The Difference?
From seed funding to expert guidance, Africa’s FinTech startups find fertile ground in thriving hubs! Explore the top 21 accelerators & incubators fueling innovation, solving real-world problems, and shaping the future of finance.
Integration: Fintech Vs. Conventional Financial Institutions
From tech silos to cultural clashes, Fintech and banks face distinct hurdles. Can collaboration conquer these challenges and ignite financial innovation? Explore solutions for a brighter future!
Prediction: Which region will take the lead in the FinTech Revolution?
Developing world FinTech, unchained by old systems, ignites innovation unseen in the West. Mobile money like M-Pesa and bKash empower millions, proving cell phones hold more power than the internet.
KENYA CREDIT GUARANTEE SCHEME: Highlights for the period Dec 2020 – Jan 31, 2023
Accessing credit just got easier for Kenya’s booming MSMEs! Discover how the Credit Guarantee Scheme tackles funding challenges, fosters economic growth, and creates valuable jobs across the nation.
Small Business Administration (SBA) Loans – Lessons for Kenya’s Credit Guarantee Scheme for MSMEs
From start-ups to established ventures, SBA loans fuel small business dreams. Dive into diverse programs, overcome funding hurdles, and pave your path to success with the Small Business Administration’s financial support.
The History and Definition of FinTech.
From Citicorp’s pioneering consortium to mobile wallets and beyond, uncover the journey of “FinTech.” Discover its evolving definition: just tech, a booming industry, or a transformative wave in finance?
Digital lenders urged to increase credit access to the informal sector
Kenya’s vibrant Juakali sector awaits financial power! Experts urge mobile lenders to bridge the gap, with DLAK paving the way for responsible credit access and economic growth.