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This funding round follows a successful $1 million pre-seed funding secured in November 2023.
The fresh capital will be used to propel ORA’s launch of its e-wallet feature, enabling instant money transfers for users.
This functionality is being developed through a partnership with M2T, a subsidiary of Banque Centrale Populaire, ensuring secure and reliable transactions.
Founded in 2023 by Omar Alami, the ORA app boasts over 300,000 downloads and provides a comprehensive platform for Moroccans, including peer-to-peer transactions, and access to an e-commerce marketplace.
The upcoming e-wallet integration, facilitated by the M2T partnership, aims to further revolutionize financial services in Morocco.
This feature will allow users to seamlessly combine social interaction with financial transactions within the app.
“This development is a significant step towards expanding digital and financial inclusion in Morocco,” said Alami.
“We are committed to offering accessible e-commerce and digital payment solutions to all Moroccans, bridging the gap between traditional and modern commerce while fostering an inclusive digital economy.”
“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.

Chui Ventures, the pan-African early-stage venture capital firm with a gender-inclusive investment philosophy, has closed its maiden Fund I at US$17.3 million, comfortably surpassing its initial target of US$10 million.

Sanari Capital, a leading women-led and majority black- and women-owned private equity firm in South Africa, has closed the second round of its growth fund at R1.25 billion (approximately $65 million).

Shyft Power Solutions, a Nigerian leader in digital energy solutions known for its community-metering innovations, has been acquired by UK-based energy revenue management company SteamaCo.