The Search, Global Tour: Africa, stop 2

As The Search returns to Africa, join Vusi Thembekwayo, Co-Chairperson of Silicon Cape and CEO of MyGrowthFund Venture Partners, for a look at why fintech funding in Africa is on the rise and the unrivalled investment opportunities for startups looking to reach the continent’s 350m+ unbanked adults.

Isabelle Bébéar, Director, Head of International and European Affairs, Bpifrance, shares her thoughts on the African ecosystem and its global growth, taking a look at which countries are at the forefront of this fintech revolution and the ones to watch.

Plus, Kagiso Mothibi, Head: Fintech Unit, Financial Sector Conduct Authority, South Africa investigates how the growth in funding flows into Africa have been enabled by a variety of factors including population growth, a digitally-savvy younger generation and rising ownership of smartphones, plus what’s next for this incredible continent.

Congratulations to the Winners of The Search: Africa, Stop 2

Startups

Ewarren's goal is to leverage their innovative financial technology solution to connect Africa's huge informal economy with formal financial institutions. This is done by using their proprietary mobile payment and e-wallet solution and key partnerships with leading African banks and mobile operators.
Country: Côte d'Ivoire
Speaker: Karamoko Camara

With the Franc app, anyone can now invest in leading cash and equity funds in just a few minutes. No minimums. No paperwork. No fine print. Just the way investing should be: smart, simple and Franc.
Country: South Africa
Speaker: Sebastian Patel

Kwara turns savings cooperatives across emerging markets into digital banks, offering a secure, simple and affordable digital banking platform for SACCOs and their members.
Country: Kenya
Speaker: David Hwan

An advisory personal finance app for the African market, enabling users to manage their finances, achieve financial goals and get financial advice.
Country: Tanzania
Speaker: Lilian Makoi

Promoting financial inclusion and increased access to credit across Africa, Motito's mobile shopping app provides convenience and a tailored-to-you payment plan.
Country: Ghana
Speaker: Tobi Martins

Onebase is a specialist investment and enrichment data aggregation, integration and analytics solutions for financial services, transforming hundreds of service provider data sources into one to meet your regulatory, BI, and reporting requirements.
Country: South Africa
Speaker: Julie Henley

With thanks to our Speakers

Vusi Thembekwayo, CEO, MyGrowthFund Venture Partners

Isabelle Bébéar, Director, Head of International and European Affairs, Bpifrance

HB Lim, Director, FSRA, ADGM

Kagiso Mothibi, Head: Fintech Unit, Financial Sector Conduct Authority

Chris Hughes, Editor-in-Chief, Unbound

With thanks to our Judges

Brian Yeoh, Head of Data and Technology Governance, FSRA, ADGM

Julia Smith, Head of Startups & Investors, Unbound

Ashwin Ravichandran, Managing Director, Meltwater

With thanks to our Community Partners

With thanks to our Knowledge Partner

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Between June and November, Fintech Abu Dhabi highlights more than 35 countries with 23 planned tour stops. The Search comes to an end at the final destination, MENA’s leading fintech festival, Fintech Abu Dhabi happening 22 - 24 November 2021. Each virtual tour stop features interviews and panel debates as fintech leaders from the host country share their thoughts on how fintech innovations have shaped their region.

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