NALA Founder and CEO Benjamin Fernandes, is featured in this year's AFROTECH Future 50 Visionary Founder list 👑
Benji joins fellow African founders in his cohort, a collection of visionary founders actively shaping the continent's future. 🙌
Benji continues to be defined by his passion for people, technology and design. He remains committed to creating the next big thing in software and financial technology in Africa and, ultimately, Building Payments for the Next Billion. 💪
Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e8M5JaP6#BuildOurAfrica#1PercentBuilt
Talented Software Engineer ,With a passion for crafting innovative solutions, Specialized in developing both Mobile applications as well as web and system software.
🎧 Dive back into Episode 1 as we explore Brazil’s thriving potential as a leading fintech nation. 🇧🇷💼
Joined by the incredible Bruno Diniz, alongside our visionary founders Bianca Lopes, Jihane Halabi, and Mareska Tiveron S. Azevedo, we unpack why Brazil is not just a player but a powerhouse in the fintech arena.
Here’s what we covered:
✨ Diversity and Opportunity: Brazil's blend of cultural diversity and tech-savviness creates a perfect ecosystem for fintech innovation.
👩💼 Women's Influence: The impactful role of female executives in shaping Brazil’s fintech sector, driving diversity and innovation.
📜 Regulatory Environment: How Brazil's forward-thinking regulators are cultivating a competitive fintech landscape.
🔧 Technological Adoption and Innovation: The embrace of new technologies and creative entrepreneurship fuels the sector's growth.
📈 Challenges and Market Dynamics: Insights into the unique challenges faced by female leaders and the broader market dynamics that influence financial inclusion.
🔮 Future Prospects: We also delve into future trends and the continuous innovation needed to keep Brazil at the forefront of fintech.
👉 Don’t miss out on these insightful discussions! Revisit this foundational episode to get inspired and informed all over again.
#BrasilFintech#Fintech#WomenInTech#Innovation#Leadership#Finance#Brazil
Territory Head at Centricity WealthTech | QPFP® I Pursuing CWM® I Wealth Manager I B2B I IFA I Business Development I Financial Planning I Book Reader I Meditation Practitioner
🌟 Celebrating Republic Day with a different rhythm at Centricity WealthTech ! 🇮🇳
While many enjoyed a day off, we invested ours in knowledge and skill enhancement. 🚀
Centricity WealthTech Business Head, Faraz Mahmood led an enlightening session on the perks of offering Unlisted or Pre-IPO opportunities to our valued partners.
💼 Clearing doubts and paving the way for informed investments in unlisted equities.
At Centricity WealthTech, our focus is on a multi-asset product approach, with Unlisted making up 10% of a client's portfolio for a wealth creation journey.
We're dedicated to adding value to our Distributors community, embodying a holistic approach at the core of our vision.
Key takeaways from today's session:
However there are thousands of unlisted shares but at Centricity, we focus on only limited Unlisted ideas where we are sure about
1️⃣ Company's future growth.
2️⃣ Assurance of strong fundamentals.
3️⃣ Attractive valuation compared to the listed space.
Thanks Faraz Mahmood for the insightful session.
Join us in shaping the future of wealth creation!!
In this week's #AliTalksTech Roundup of Tech News from across Africa, we witness a surge in transactions for the #eNaira, Nigeria's Central Bank Digital Currency, which has skyrocketed by an astonishing 302%, now reaching a remarkable N10.26 billion!
Further fueling this momentum is the substantial boost to the African tech ecosystem, as global investment firm Partech secures an impressive $300 million for its second Africa-focused fund, Partech Africa II. This substantial raise demonstrates the increasing investor confidence in the continent's evolving tech sector.
In other developments, Flutterwave temporarily suspends operations of Disha, a Nigerian-based platform supporting creators in marketing and payments which it acquired a couple of years ago. Meanwhile, South Africa's Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) market is on a rapid ascent, with Ken Research's "South Africa Buy Now, Pay Later Market" report forecasting a remarkable 14.8% CAGR. This trajectory is set to propel the market size to a substantial $5.7 billion by 2027.
Exciting times lie ahead for African Tech! For a comprehensive discussion, tune in to our full episode on our YouTube channel:
Imran Jomo, Peter Ndiang'ui, Harry Hare, Dr. Grace Githaiga, Isaac Awuondo
Exciting News! 🌟 Our Chairman, Luvuyo M., will be live on eNCA's 'The Today Show' with Dan Moyane at 17:30 discussing social enterprises! Tune in for insights on how social enterprises tackle unique challenges in South Africa, balance profit and social goals, overcome scaling barriers and the role of investors in their growth and sustainability. Don't miss this insightful conversation! #SocialEnterprises#ENCA#TheTodayShow
Looking forward to Marcello Schermer sharing about expansion into Africa and the Middle East at our next Global Class webinar.
It's FREE for community members - if you’re expanding your business or product internationally, you can get support from our community.
👉 Apply as a community member and get webinar access here: https://tally.so/r/3xYQlo
Do you know of a colleague or connection who’s a global business professional and can benefit from these types of content & community?
👉 Comment below so we can extend an invitation.
#globalexpansion#internationalexpansion#globalgrowth#GlobalGrowthMasterClass#GlobalClass
Attention global growth leaders🚨
Save the date for Thursday, February 8th, and catch an exclusive mastermind with Marcello Schermer. As Head of International at Yoco, one of Africa's largest fintech companies, Marcello is leading the company's expansion to new markets outside of South Africa.
Keen to learn from Marcello and other leaders who dominate the international expansion game? Then join us!
📅 Thurs, 8 Feb 2024
⏰ 7:00 AM (PDT)
🎤 Speaker: Marcello Schermer and moderator, Aaron McDaniel
👉Registration is FREE after you fill up the community application here: https://tally.so/r/3xYQlo#GlobalGrowthMasterClass#GlobalClass
Attention global growth leaders🚨
Save the date for Thursday, February 8th, and catch an exclusive mastermind with Marcello Schermer. As Head of International at Yoco, one of Africa's largest fintech companies, Marcello is leading the company's expansion to new markets outside of South Africa.
Keen to learn from Marcello and other leaders who dominate the international expansion game? Then join us!
📅 Thurs, 8 Feb 2024
⏰ 7:00 AM (PDT)
🎤 Speaker: Marcello Schermer and moderator, Aaron McDaniel
👉Registration is FREE after you fill up the community application here: https://tally.so/r/3xYQlo#GlobalGrowthMasterClass#GlobalClass
📣 ICYMI: Explore the impactful field visits of #UNSGSA Queen Máxima in Medellín, Colombia, last week. The Special Advocate highlights the impact of fintech innovations — from empowering retirees to embark on new business ventures to advancing sustainable agricultural practices. Emphasizing the pivotal role of financial services for the underserved, Queen Máxima shares insightful observations on fintech as a driving force for development. Her meeting with a local financial cooperative and dialogues with pioneering entrepreneurs underscore the vast potential of financial inclusion and sustainable growth. Dive into the conversation and hear more about these journeys towards economic empowerment and sustainable development.
🤫 When will Africa's tech ecosystem grow beyond the culture of secrecy when it comes to M&A?
2023 saw 29 M&A deals, 34% lower than 2021's high of 44. 2024 could see deals pickup as founders scramble to survive the funding winter ❄ .
But it's very anti-climatic to pickup reporting on an M&A deal, read till the end, refresh your browser, wondering "Why so many words, yet no figures?" 😫
Take the most recent acquisitions:
- Rise + Chaka --> Undisclosed 🤐
- Carbon + Vella Finance --> Undisclosed 🤐
- WhoGoHost + SendChamp --> Undisclosed 🤐
Putting our ego aside, valuations are important and sometimes, the first signals (however subjective) for newbie investors, trying to make sense of Africa's often opaque landscape.
How does our 'hush hush' lure in the investors, we've been praying and fasting for? 🙆♂️
#africa#fintech#tech
One thing we've learned in 2023 is that navigating the African tech landscape has been challenging due to the lack of a standardized valuation approach, leading to confusion and uncertainty in the industry. 🌍
Founders often find it difficult to determine accurate equity values and Series A metrics, introducing risks. At the same time, investors face concentration risks and inaccurate valuation cap markups, threatening the stability of Africa's innovation ecosystem. We think it's time to rethink the situation. 💡
Ensuring that local currency earnings accurately translate into USD valuations is crucial. Establishing standard benchmarks for portfolio companies is also a must. Inaccuracies in valuation caps and uninformed fund projections for SAFEs pose significant threats to African tech stability. So we've introduced local market benchmarks for African startups. 🥁
Now, you can use accurate valuation benchmarks for your cap tables!
👉 Learn more about our unique offering: https://hubs.la/Q02blC7n0
👉 Be part of the solution. Obtain accurate valuation benchmarking for African startups now. Visit https://lnkd.in/d3PuqfWC#TechEmergency#ValuationRescue#Valuations#AfricanStartups#Raise#EquidamDaniel FaloppaEquidamMarvin H. Coleby 🔥
We attended our very first 3i Africa Summit in May! It was a great experience filled with riveting conversations, insightful panelists and speakers, and opportunities to network and reconnect with others. We look forward to attending again!
Although there were countless highlights, our favorite discussions centered around the following topics:
💡 The importance of data in Africa's growing fintech ecosystem
💡 Discussion around the lack of funding for women founders
💡 The use of digital assets in Africa
Read more about our takeaways in our blog!
Talented Software Engineer ,With a passion for crafting innovative solutions, Specialized in developing both Mobile applications as well as web and system software.
4moGreat Mr Benjamin Fernandes , More Congratulations to you🤝🤝🎉