Africa’s fintech sector continued to show resilience in the first half of 2025, attracting big-ticket deals despite tighter global funding conditions.
From mobile money giants to API-powered payment innovators, the continent’s top fintech players pulled in hundreds of millions of dollars to expand operations, diversify products, and drive financial inclusion.
According to data compiled by Nairametrics Research, 80 African fintech startups raised over $661 million between January and June 2025.