Financial Technology
IMAN is Bringing Sharia-Compliant Financial Products to Underserved Markets
The availability of Sharia-compliant banking and financial products in countries such as Uzbekistan remains scarce. IMAN aims to fill the gap.
READ MORE →Flex Finance Wants to Help African Businesses Digitize their B2B Expenditures
B2B spend in Africa is a trillion-dollar market, but for many businesses managing expenditures remains a manual task.
READ MORE →Neon Founder Megha Agarwal On Simplifying Buy Now Pay Later
In this episode of Rise of the Next, she explains her approach to scoring customers looking for ease of pay and interest-free loans.
READ MORE →Simeon Ononobi on Creating an Engaging Shopping Experience for the African Consumer
His Nigeria-based company, Connected Analytics, aims to build loyalty between merchants and their customers.
READ MORE →Mirza’s Goal: Empower Parents to Take Control of Family Finances
COVID-19 has reshaped the labor market and forced a readjustment around work-life integration. We believe there's an opportunity to create solutions for working parents that help them pursue careers while raising children.
READ MORE →BSOS Is Creating Blockchain-Enabled Fintech Solutions for Supply Chain Finance
Supply chain shocks have been a hot topic throughout the pandemic. One area we see opportunities to make improvements is supply chain finance, which helps suppliers and manufacturers optimize working capital.
READ MORE →Cadana Is Building Modern Payroll for African Businesses and Workers
There’s a sizable opportunity to help more people gain easier access to credit and the banking system in Africa.
READ MORE →Zipia Is Helping Unlock Digital Insurance Sales in Brazil
Insurance agents have been a slow but effective distribution channel for insurance and financial products in Brazil, but the industry needs to adapt to changing times.
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