Cross-border fintech startup Pesa has completed the acquisition of UK-licensed e-money issuer Authoripay Emoney Ltd. The deal, finalized at the end of 2024, positions Pesa, formerly known as Pesapeer, to
LemFi, a Nigerian fintech focused on cross-border payments, has acquired UK-based credit startup Pillar in a strategic move aimed at deepening financial inclusion for immigrant communities.
Pillar, founded by former
Kenyan solar energy startup Solar Panda has entered the Southern African market through the acquisition of Vitalite Zambia Limited.
The deal adds over 100,000 new customers to Solar Panda’
Latin American payments giant dLocal has announced plans to acquire AZA Finance, a Nairobi-based cross-border payments startup, although the acquisition remains subject to regulatory approvals.
The two companies initially partnered
Pan-African telecom operator AXIAN Telecom has acquired an 8% minority stake in Jumia, the e-commerce platform. The stake acquisition was disclosed through a Schedule 13D filing with the U.S.
Africa’s B2B e-commerce sector has moved closer to greater integration as MaxAB-Wasoko, the continent’s largest retail and supply chain super app, has acquired Fatura, a prominent Egyptian B2B
SendSprint, a global payment and remittance startup founded by an ex-Flutterwave executive, has acquired Noble Financial Inc., a US-based company.
This acquisition positions Sendsprint to expand its operations into new
Ticketmaster, the world-biggest ticket marketplace, has acquired a South African Quicket, described as “a major player in Africa’s general admission event and festival ticketing,” for an undisclosed sum.
