The LHoFT Foundation has selected ten fintech startups to compete in the CATAPULT: Inclusion Africa: Special Edition in Dubai in 2022.
The Luxembourg Microfinance and Fintech ecosystems will be used in this Dubai edition of CATAPULT: Inclusion Africa, with a number of mentors and specialists from Luxembourg flying to Dubai to contribute to the program.
As a demonstration of Luxembourg and the UAE’s strong partnership and collaboration, key stakeholders, partners, and mentors from the MENA area will also participate.
The Fintech Start-ups Selected For CATAPULT: Inclusion Africa:
Nigeria
- Social Lender: Helping financial institutions offer financial services based on social reputation.
- MamaMoni Limited: Microloans for low-income female entrepreneurs.
- Halal Payment: An all-inclusive digital payments service platform leveraging the Islamic banking system.
Zimbabwe
- eAgro: Using data analytics and machine learning for smallholder farmers’ financial inclusion.
- VIRL Rural & Social Financial Services: Providing loans to smallholder farmers, micro and small enterprises.
Uganda
- eMaisha Pay: Mobile platform unlocking financial opportunities for SMEs in Africa.
- International Airtime Top Up: Airtime, money transfers, and cash pick-up solutions to/from African corridors.
Ghana
- mOtito: Promoting financial inclusion and increased access to credit in Africa.
Ivory Coast
- Damansah: An alternative credit scoring infrastructure that connects credit providers to small businesses.
South Africa
- AKIBA: Alternative scoring that powers credit for small businesses and society.
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