Hossam Allam stands out as a pivotal figure in the African fintech landscape, primarily through his role as co-founder of Acasia (formerly known as Cairo Angels). Under his leadership, Acasia has evolved into a significant player in the early-stage investment…
Derrydean Dadzie is a prominent figure in the African fintech industry, recognized for his innovative contributions through Slydepay, a mobile payment platform that has significantly transformed financial transactions in Ghana and beyond. His work is pivotal in addressing the challenges…
With Eke Urum as the latest CEO, Chaka, a fintech platform based in Nigeria, has emerged as a significant player in the realm of cross-border stock trading, enabling investors to access both local and international markets. The company’s mission is…
Ashraf Sabry’s Fawry has emerged as a cornerstone of Egypt’s digital economy, revolutionizing how payments are made in a country where cash transactions have long dominated. Founded by Ashraf Sabry in 2008, Fawry has quickly become the leading electronic payment…
Richmond Bassey is a trailblazer in the African fintech landscape, known for his transformative work as the co-founder and CEO of Bamboo, an innovative investment platform that has transformed how Africans access global financial markets. His achievements are significant not…
A few individuals in Fintech have made as profound an impact as Michael Oluwole, the co-founder of Touch and Pay (TAP), a pioneering company that is transforming how transactions are conducted across the continent. Oluwole’s visionary leadership and dedication to…
Tshepo Moloi, as the visionary founder of StokFella, has pioneered a transformative platform that redefines communal savings, making them more accessible and efficient for businesses across the continent. Tshepo’s innovative approach not only addresses the longstanding challenges of fragmented saving…
When it comes to financial technology (fintech), few individuals have left an indelible mark on the African digital economy like Josh Chibueze. As the co-founder of PiggyVest, a pioneering fintech platform that has revolutionized the way Nigerians and other Africans…
Oluwatomi Solanke is among the most influential fintech players in Africa, especially through his role as co-founder of Trove Finance. This innovative micro-investment platform, while changing the ways in which people invest, has gone a long way in shaping the…
Iyinoluwa Aboyeji is a leading force in shaping the African fintech industry. As the co-founder of Flutterwave, a payment technology company, he has played a pivotal role in simplifying payment processes for businesses across the continent. Flutterwave not only facilitates…
Peter Njonjo is a pivotal figure in the growth and development of African financial technology, particularly through his role as the co-founder and CEO of Twiga Foods. This innovative company has revolutionized the supply chain in Africa by connecting farmers…
Waleed Sadek is the Co-founder and CEO of PaySky. Since its inception in 2017, PaySky has worked at democratizing digital financial services for more than half a billion citizens and over two million businesses. He shifted to the technology and…
Mounir Nakhla is the co-founder and CEO of one of Egypt’s most important fintech firms, MNT-Halan. His leadership has powered MNT-Halan as it became the first unicorn in Africa this year and the first private tech firm in Egypt to…
Omar Saleh is the Founder and CEO of Khazna in 2020 with a mission to improve the financial well-being of 35M+ underbanked Egyptians, who have little access to formal financial services by providing access to convenient, customer-centric, and technology-driven services.…
Jonathan Smit is an entrepreneur, investor, engineer and the co-founder and Managing Director of PayFast an online payment processing service for South African websites used by thousands of businesses, individuals and charities. Known as the best online payment processors in…