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Tech folks of Accra, this one's for you! Mark your calendars for the Accra Tech Mixer happening tomorrow, at the Fido Office, Osu! Come enjoy a time of quality networking. See you soon! RSVP here: https://lu.ma/4xijkpwd

We're proud to share a meaningful moment from our recent visit to Kingdom Schools in Tanzania, where our CTO Guy Shaked personally delivered a laptop donation as part of Fido's commitment to digital empowerment. This initiative stemmed from an inspiring conversation between our CEO Alon Eitan and Kingdom Schools' Principal, Lucien Mollel, at the BlueOrchard Finance Ltd Impact Summit. At Fido, our mission of empowerment extends beyond financial services. By supporting digital literacy in African schools, we're investing in the next generation of innovators and entrepreneurs. #DigitalEducation #SocialImpact #CorporateResponsibility #AfricanEducation #TechForGood #FidoCares

Exciting news! Our Director of Engineering, Dor Hanegby will be speaking at PyCon Africa 2024. Join us on Sept 26 at 10:15 AM at the CEDI Conference Center, University of Ghana, to learn about 'Scaling Financial Services with Python Asyncio: A Fido Case Study.' Don't miss this opportunity to gain insights into how we're leveraging cutting-edge technology to revolutionize financial services. #PyConAfrica2024 #FinTech #PythonDevelopment #FidoInnovation

There was this hardworking mother who worked as an auxiliary nurse. Between the irregular work hours, alternating day and night shifts, and caring for children, she constantly struggled with balance. Never mind that the income was never enough. “Do I quit? do I find another job? Do I move into another sector?…..” She was haunted by the very same questions a lot of single parents are familiar with, especially as their kids are growing and they fear that their constant absence could wreck havoc on raising their children. Left with little options, this woman came up with an idea to set up a table-top business, initially to supplement her income, but also with the hope that it grows to one day become her primary income source. As a salaried worker, her first point of call was her bank. After all, her salary had been paid into that account consistently for many years, so getting a small facility to start a business should be a no-brainer. To her biggest surprise, she couldn’t access a facility, for reasons that are too many to list here. She was shattered…. Today, this woman owns three stores selling fruits and vegetables, and has employed 3 people. She has successfully educated her children, and has her sights on expanding her business further. This is the true story of an actual Fido customer, and just one of over one million customers that fido has served, disbursing over half a billion dollars to them and providing them with a range of other financial services. Their story always starts with one small collateral-free facility, and Fido’s willingness to take a bet on them.… Her story and countless others, is what keeps us up at night. The impact is real, it is life-changing, and it is targeted at where it is needed the most: the unbanked and the underbanked, including those with no prior financial history. And we are both excited and humbled to have recently hunted down 30 million more reasons to do what we do best, one dollar at a time. So if you’ve been wondering where I’ve been, and why I’ve been quite on LinkedIn these past few months, the answer is summed up in an African proverb: “hunting and noise don’t go together.” Nice to be back, and thanks to all those who checked-in during the hunting season. It is back to work now, for unto whom much is given, much is expected.

🚀 Exciting News from Fido! 🚀 Fido has successfully raised $20M in Series-B funding, led by BlueOrchard Finance Ltd and FMO - Dutch entrepreneurial development bank, to drive our expansion across Africa. Additionally, we've secured $10M in debt funding from Stanbic Bank Ghana and Growth Investment Partners (GIP). This funding will enable us to further our mission of making financial services accessible to the unbanked by expanding our reach into new markets and enhancing our product offerings. With this investment, we’re ready to bring our innovative financial solutions, including small business loans, savings, and personalized insurance, to even more individuals and small businesses across Africa. Backed by our advanced AI-driven Fido Score, we’ll continue to deliver secure, reliable financial services to those traditionally underserved by the banking system. Thank you to BlueOrchard Finance Ltd, FMO - Dutch entrepreneurial development bank, Stanbic Bank Ghana, and Growth Investment Partners (GIP) for their trust and support. Together, we’re building a brighter financial future for millions across #Africa. Read the full story here https://lnkd.in/dMB3Xxpc #FinTech #FinancialInclusion #Unbanked #AfricanStartups #DigitalBanking #Growth #Innovation #FidoMoneyLending #Investment

Excited to share that Fido has just completed the "Meta for Startups" program! Over the past two months, our team engaged with experts on growth strategies, funnel optimization, promotion tactics, asset creation, website enhancements, and platform tools.   #Metaforstartups Photos credit: Omer Hacohen

Excited to announce that Fido Money has completed the Meta for Startups program! 🎉 Among 18 selected companies, we’ve gained essential skills to drive our growth, enter new markets, and enhance our marketing efforts. Thanks to the Meta team for this amazing opportunity! #MetaForStartups #Fintech #Growth #FidoMoneyLending

🌟 Proud Moment! 🌟 Emile Bondzie-Arthur, one of our talented team members, spoke about our machine learning innovations at Fido during #IndabaX Ghana 2024. Our tech advancements are driving financial inclusion and helping Ghana's tech sector thrive. We're excited to be part of this innovative community! #IndabaXGhana #AI #DataScience #TechInnovation #FinancialInclusion #Fido

If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together 💪🏻

Had a blast with my team in #Ghana while they took me out for a social media shoot! Check out the behind-the-scenes of our latest promo video for "just," an IT guy whose food cart #sidehustle quickly turned into a thriving main business with multiple locations. At Fido, we're dedicated to empowering small businesses and entrepreneurs, providing the tools they need to grow and succeed Comment with any ideas on how Fido can support the side hustle community 💪🏻 #SmallBusiness #Entrepreneurship #Fido #SuccessStories #Ghana