Could Africa become the Next Global Fintech Hub?
Though African fintech startups only account for 2% of global fintech funding today, there are a number of drivers pointing towards Africa becoming the next great frontier of fintech. One tell-tale sign is that one-third (>34%) of all scaleups in Africa are fintechs. Watch this video to explore the opportunity of fintech in Africa.
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