The Empower Africa Business Platform is Now Live !!!
Nigerian-based merchant solution platform Traction has secured a $6 million seed to scale its operations.
The funding was led by Multiply Partners and Ventures Platform with participation from P1 Ventures, amongst other investors.
Traction’s platform offers a comprehensive suite of payment solutions, catering to merchants of all sizes, from small businesses to large enterprises.
By leveraging advanced technology and robust security protocols, Traction has set new standards for seamless and secure payment transactions.
The Nigerian payment industry has experienced tremendous growth in recent years, driven by the increasing adoption of digital payments and e-commerce.
As the largest economy in Africa, Nigeria presents significant opportunities for fintech companies to tap into a market with over 200 million people, most of whom remain unbanked or underbanked.
With Traction’s innovative approach to merchant acquiring and the backing of major investors, the company is well-positioned to capture a significant share of this burgeoning market.
The funds raised in the seed round will primarily be directed towards expanding the platform’s merchant network, enhancing its technology infrastructure, and investing in talent acquisition to scale operations effectively.
“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.

Moroccan property technology startup Agenz has secured $5 million in fresh funding as it looks to deepen its use of artificial intelligence and expand its digital real estate services across the country.

Egyptian fintech company MNT-Halan has achieved a valuation of $1.4 billion after completing the first closing of a new funding round led by Al Ahly Capital, the investment arm of the National Bank of Egypt.

Egyptian fintech startup Blnk has raised a total of $37.1 million in fresh funding as it looks to broaden access to consumer credit and strengthen financial inclusion across the country.