Fintech
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Cross-border payments platform Kutana Technologies picked for JPMorganChase’s Fintech Forward Programme.
The Glasgow and Accra-based Kutana Technologies, the company behind Kutana Pay, has been selected for JPMorgan Chase’s Fintech Forward Programme, an initiative by the bank to support high-potential UK fintechs shaping the future of financial services. The programme gives Kutana Pay direct access to JPMorgan mentors through a dedicated executive sponsor, tailored growth support via
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BezoMoney pivots to Exo AI, betting big on agentic finance for the continent.
Ghana-based fintech BezoMoney has rebranded as Exo AI following an internal acquisition. An internal acquisition usually means that one part of a company (such as a team, product, or intellectual property) is acquired by another group or entity closely tied to the original company, often the same founders or insiders. The transition, which involves the
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25 impact-driven ventures selected for the UNICEF Startup Lab Accelerator.
Twenty-five tech-enabled startups, spanning industries such as education, health, nutrition, WASH, climate action, financial inclusion, and youth employment, have been selected for the 5th cohort of the UNICEF StartUp Lab accelerator programme. Participating startups will go through a structured curriculum of six venture-building modules, covering areas such as product development, business modelling, finance, marketing, and
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Liquify raises $1.5m in an oversubscribed round to close Africa’s $120bn trade finance gap.
Liquify, the invoice financing platform co-founded by Nadya Yaremenko and Alberta Asafo-Asamoah, has closed a $1.5 million equity seed round, alongside additional debt financing. The round, which was oversubscribed, underscores strong investor confidence in Liquify’s approach to bridge Africa’s $120 billion trade finance gap. The UK Tech News was the first to report the news.
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GCB Bank taps Ex-Kowri Group CEO Patrick Quantson as Chief Digital Officer.
GCB Bank PLC, Ghana’s largest indigenous bank, has appointed Patrick George Quantson as its new Chief Digital Officer (CDO) as part of its digital transformation strategy. Quantson brings a wealth of experience in financial technology and digital innovation to his new role. As CDO, Patrick Quantson will lead the bank’s digital agenda, transforming internal operations
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Ghana Banks, SDIs, and Fintechs lost almost GHS 100 million to fraud in 2024.
Ghana’s financial sector suffered a staggering GH¢99 million in fraud losses last year, with banks, specialized deposit-taking institutions (SDIs), and payment service providers (PSPs) each facing unique threats, according to the Bank of Ghana’s newly released 2024 Fraud Report. Commercial banks absorbed the heaviest blows, suffering a loss of GH¢75 million, a 19% increase from
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Zeepay secures $18 million debt to finance its working capital and drive growth.
Zeepay, a fast-growing player in the digital remittance and mobile money market, has secured $18 million in debt funding, according to a report by Africa Global Funds. The investment, arranged by the South Africa-based financial advisory firm Verdant IMAP, signals strong market confidence in Zeepay’s cross-border payment solutions and growth strategy across Africa. The investment,
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5 Ghana-based startups make the 2025 Yale Africa Startup Review list of innovators.
Five homegrown startups have earned coveted spots on the 2025 Yale Africa Startup Review (YASR30), an annual list celebrating Africa’s most innovative and high-potential ventures. The annual YASR30 list spotlights startups with the potential to reshape entire industries. A distinguished panel of venture capital judges evaluates submissions based on innovation, scalability, and societal impact. This
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Ex-mPharma CFO Nana Dufie Addo launches new wealth planning fintech “Celerey”.
The former Chief Financial Officer of mPharma, Nana Dufie Addo, has announced the launch of her new venture, Celerey, an AI-powered wealth planning platform that provides personalized advice and on-demand consultations with accredited finance experts to help individuals make informed financial decisions. Wealth planning and management have traditionally been reserved for the affluent, leaving many professionals, entrepreneurs, and