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Digital Payments Startups in Africa

Digital payments are gaining traction in East Africa, fueled by mobile money platforms and a growing tech-savvy population. Kotani Pay is a major player, but competition is increasing. Business leaders are optimistic about the potential to drive financial inclusion and boost economic growth through digital payments.

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9 companies in this sector

Company	Tagline	Total Funding	Last Round	Team Size	Backers
Klickit Egypt	KlickIt is a payment management and digital collection platform aiming to digitize payment services	-	Seed -	11-50	No Data
useazza Nigeria	Useazza is a Lagos-based fintech startup building Azza, a WhatsApp-integrated AI crypto wallet simplifying digital transactions.	-	- -	1-10	No Data
PressPayNg Nigeria	PressPayNg helps African learners save and access loans, scholarships, grants, and crowdfunding	-	Seed -	11-50	No Data
SwitchPay South Africa	SwitchPay is an alternative payment provider offering both merchants and consumers a new way to pay.	-	- -	11-50	No Data
Kotani Pay Kenya	Kotani Pay enables blockchain protocols, dapps and blockchain fintech companies to integrate seamlessly to local payment channels in Africa.	$4M	Corporate -	2-10	No Data
Cardtonic Nigeria	Cardtonic is a Nigerian fintech offering consumer financial tools and expanding into business solutions.	$2M	Seed -	51-200	No Data

Zazu Global South Africa	Zazu Global empowers African SMEs with digital banking, invoicing, and cash flow management tools.	$1M	Seed -	1-10	No Data
SAPay South Africa	SAPay digitizes South Africa’s taxi fares with secure cashless payments, boosting efficiency, safety, and inclusion.	$1M	Seed -	11-50	No Data
YMO Guinée Guinea	YMO is a Guinean fintech startup revolutionizing digital payments across West Africa and its diaspora.	$5K	Grant -	11-50	No Data

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