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Paysky, a leading digital fintech solutions provider, has secured $6.75 million to enhance Africa's fintech infrastructure. Recognized among Forbes Middle East’s Top 50 Fintech Companies for the third consecutive year, the company operates in 18 countries and processed over $3.9 billion in transactions in 2024. Its innovative offerings include national payment systems, the Yalla Super App, and various digital payment solutions aimed at driving financial inclusion and digital transformation across the region.
African startup funding dropped sharply from 406 in 2023 to 200 in 2024, marking a second consecutive year of decline amid a global capital shortage. Despite this downturn, the "Big Four" tech hubs—Nigeria, Egypt, Kenya, and South Africa—continued to attract the majority of investments, while fintech funding also saw a decline. However, signs of recovery emerged in late 2024 and early 2025, offering hope for improved funding prospects.
Tunisian legal-tech startup Juridoc has secured funding to enhance the digitalisation of legal services across Africa and the Middle East. Founded in 2021, it offers a comprehensive database and an AI-powered search engine, already serving over 4,000 paid users and 252,000 documents. The investment will support technological upgrades, database expansion, and marketing efforts to democratise access to legal information in new markets.
Saudi Nayla Finance has raised $4 million to support micro-enterprises, while Paysky, a digital fintech leader, has been recognized among Forbes Middle East’s Top 50 Fintech Companies for the third consecutive year. Founded in 2017, Paysky operates in 18 countries, offering innovative digital payment solutions, including the Yalla Super App, which has processed over 17 million transactions since its 2022 launch. The company continues to focus on expanding financial inclusion and driving digital transformation across emerging markets.
Saudi Nayla Finance has raised $4 million to support micro-enterprises, while Paysky, a digital fintech leader, has been recognized among Forbes Middle East’s Top 50 Fintech Companies for the third consecutive year. Founded in 2017, Paysky operates in 18 countries, offering innovative digital payment solutions, including the Yalla Super App, which has processed over 17 million transactions since its 2022 launch. The company continues to focus on expanding financial inclusion and driving digital transformation across emerging markets.
UAE-based PlaysOut has secured $7 million in a seed funding round led by KBW Ventures to expand its mini-game ecosystem, valuing the company at $70 million. The funding will enhance its blockchain-powered mini-game engine, targeting growth in the US, MENA, and Asia.Meanwhile, ORO Labs raised $1.5 million to transform gold into a yield-generating asset through blockchain technology, allowing users to earn yield and trade gold-backed assets. The startup aims to bridge traditional gold markets with Web3 finance, leveraging the UAE's robust gold trade environment.
UAE-based PlaysOut has secured $7 million in a seed funding round led by KBW Ventures to expand its mini-game ecosystem, valuing the company at $70 million. The funding will enhance its blockchain-powered mini-game engine, targeting growth in the US, MENA, and Asia.Meanwhile, ORO Labs raised $1.5 million to transform gold into a yield-generating asset through blockchain technology, allowing users to earn yield and trade gold-backed assets. The startup aims to bridge traditional gold markets with Web3 finance, leveraging the UAE's robust gold trade environment.
Abu Dhabi's investment in Binance enhances its compliance and global operations, positioning it as a leading cryptocurrency exchange. Meanwhile, Tunisian LegalTech startup Juridoc.tn secures funding to expand across 17 African countries, aiming to revolutionize legal services with AI-driven solutions. Additionally, Tern Rewards launches the UAE's first digital rental payment platform, allowing tenants to pay rent via credit card while earning rewards.
Tunisian LegalTech startup Juridoc.tn has secured a strategic investment from Go Big Partners and 216 Capital Ventures to expand its operations across the OHADA region, which includes 17 West and Central African countries. This funding will enhance its AI-driven legal solutions, addressing the growing demand for digital legal services and improving access to justice. Co-founder Qais Asali emphasized the goal of democratizing legal solutions through technology, positioning Juridoc.tn as a leader in Africa's digital legal ecosystem.
At MWC 2025 in Barcelona, China Mobile and Huawei unveiled new calling features utilizing Data Channel technology, enhancing user experience with screen sharing and real-time translation. Inmarsat Maritime announced the installation of NexusWave on Toei Reefer Line vessels for improved connectivity, while Lumos is investing in a 5,000-mile fiber-optic expansion in Georgia to enhance internet access for over 320,000 homes and businesses. Additionally, Indie Semiconductor is collaborating with GlobalFoundries to develop affordable radar chips for advanced driver assistance systems, and Orange OMEA has partnered with Eutelsat to provide satellite internet in remote regions of Africa and the Middle East.
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