Busting the African startup bubble mythThe surge in African startup funding has led to claims that growth companies are over-valued. I argue they’re cheap at the price.Mar 14, 2022Mar 14, 2022
What’s behind Africa’s fundraising growth?$4.9 billion. $1 million raised every two hours. 250% growth. What’s behind this ‘sudden’ increase in startup funding in Africa?Jan 14, 2022Jan 14, 2022
What do African mega-deals have in common?In the first six months of 2021, four companies have raised mega-rounds. What can we learn from their success?Jul 16, 2021Jul 16, 2021
Flutterwave is now worth more than some African banks — how should incumbents respond?If incumbents hadn’t taken notice of this African payments platform already, they certainly will now. How should banks respond?Mar 11, 2021Mar 11, 2021
4 lessons from the UK’s COVID-19 vaccine roll-outWhat do bank products and vaccines have in common? More than you’d think!Feb 10, 2021Feb 10, 2021
How you can stop this health crisis from becoming an economic oneCovid-19 is a humanitarian crisis that is fast becoming an economic one. Here’s what you can do about it.Mar 30, 2020Mar 30, 2020
Banking the unbanked: Lessons from African fintechThe rise of African fintech has been nothing short of revolutionary. What’s the secret behind the leapfroggers’ success?Dec 28, 2019Dec 28, 2019
How alternative data is changing the world for goodExisting in the eyes of the financial system is something you’ve likely taken for granted. For some, it’s an elusive reality.Dec 28, 2019Dec 28, 2019
