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The investment round was led by Addition Capital , a venture capital firm headed by former Tiger Global executive Lee Fixel, Flourish Ventures and strategic angel investors.
Founded in 2021, Flash offers cashless payment solutions through its scan-and-pay service, allowing consumers and businesses to make transactions conveniently using QR codes. The startup is on a mission to eliminate the need for cash and physical cards, providing an alternative to expensive NFC-enabled point-of-sale (POS) systems.
Flash’s flagship product is a mobile app that allows users to make and receive cashless payments at merchants across Egypt. Flash also offers a variety of other financial services, including loans, savings accounts, and insurance. With the new funding, Flash plans to expand its product offerings and accelerate its growth in Egypt and beyond. The company plans to launch new lending, savings, and insurance products.
“We are delighted to partner with ISA to support the development of solar energy in Africa,” said Alain Ebobissé, CEO of Africa50. “This partnership will help to accelerate the deployment of solar energy in Africa and improve the lives of millions of Africans,” he added.

Thapelo Nthite is a South African engineer and entrepreneur.
He is the co-founder and CEO of Botlhale AI, an innovative artificial intelligence startup.

Verod-Kepple Africa Ventures (VKAV), a pan-African venture capital firm, has closed its first fund at $60 million.

The startup secured the seed extension funding from NEXT176, a subsidiary of Old Mutual, and Tofino Capital, a US-based market investor.