Cameroon-based fintech startup Nkwa App has raised $15,000 in Seed Funding to accelerate financial inclusion and promote a saving culture
The funding came from local angel investors called Cameroon Angels Network (CAN). Launched in 2020, Nkwa allows its users to regularly save money directly from their mobile phones simply and more safely for their future projects. The startup, which is supported by Cameroon’s Ministry of Finance, plans to invest the latest round of funding in onboarding more customers and scaling operations. Nkwa was among 15 African fintech startups selected to participate in the fifth edition of “CATAPULT: Inclusion Africa,” organized by the Luxembourg House of Financial Technologies (LHoFT) last October.
South African agri-tech company Khula has successfully raised $6.8 million in its ongoing Series A funding round, with backing from notable investors including Absa Bank and PepsiCo.
OmniRetail, a Nigerian startup helping informal retailers manage supply chains digitally, has secured $20 million in Series A funding.
European Investment Bank (EIB) Global has injected $30 million into Seedstars Africa Ventures I, a venture capital fund empowering African startups and businesses through risk capital.
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