The Quiet Revolution in African Fintech

Africa's fintech revolution is often discussed in terms of headline-grabbing funding rounds, but the real story is more nuanced. This episode examines the infrastructure layers being built beneath the surface — payment rails, identity systems, and credit scoring mechanisms — that will define the next wave of financial innovation.

We look at what distinguishes sustainable fintech ventures from those driven primarily by hype, and discuss the characteristics that Akufai Capital looks for when evaluating opportunities in this rapidly evolving space.