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Nigerian Fintech Startup Moniepoint Hits Unicorn Status

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Nigerian fintech startup, Moniepoint, has officially joined the ranks of Africa's tech unicorns after securing a $110 million investment round led by Google's Africa Investment Fund and Development Partners International (DPI).

 

This latest funding round values Moniepoint at over $1 billion.

 

Moniepoint, founded in 2015, has rapidly grown into a leading financial technology company in Nigeria, offering a range of services including mobile money, point-of-sale solutions, and digital banking services.

 

The company has been instrumental in driving financial inclusion in Nigeria, particularly among the underserved population.

 

With this significant investment, Moniepoint aims to further expand its operations, enhance its technology infrastructure, and introduce innovative financial products and services.

 

The company is also exploring opportunities to expand its footprint into other African markets.

 

This achievement marks another milestone for Nigeria's thriving tech ecosystem and highlights the growing potential of African fintech startups to disrupt traditional financial systems.

 


 

 

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