{"id":24254,"date":"2022-05-13T03:58:54","date_gmt":"2022-05-13T03:58:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/broadnews\/?p=24254"},"modified":"2022-05-13T03:58:54","modified_gmt":"2022-05-13T03:58:54","slug":"interswitch-raises-110m-to-improve-digital-payments-across-africa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/broadnews\/2022\/05\/13\/interswitch-raises-110m-to-improve-digital-payments-across-africa\/","title":{"rendered":"Interswitch raises $110m to improve digital payments across Africa"},"content":{"rendered":"<header class=\"entry-header\" aria-label=\"Content\"><\/header>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>Interswitch, a financial technology-driven company, has raised a strategic investment of $110 millions from LeapFrog Investments and Tana Africa Capital to improve digitisation of payments across Africa.<\/p>\n<p>Interswitch provides<a href=\"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/broadnews\/2022\/04\/16\/expert-advocates-use-of-technology-to-tackle-cybercrimes-in-nigeria\/\"> financial services for Nigeria<\/a>\u2019s unbanked and underbanked customers and also targeting further financial inclusion for sub-Saharan Africa\u2019s 1 billion emerging consumers.<\/p>\n<p>Mr Mitchell Elegbe, Founder and Group Chief Executive Officer, Interswitch, stated this in a statement on Thursday in Lagos.<\/p>\n<p>Elegbe said that the investment would further support Interswitch\u2019s plans to expand the digital payments ecosystem across sub-Saharan Africa.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are excited to welcome LeapFrog and Tana on board, as we continue our work to advance the future of the African payments landscape.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe evolution of fintech in Nigeria and the broader sub-Saharan region has been driven by the need to solve challenges and barriers that exist within the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/broadnews\/2022\/04\/24\/emulate-alaafin-oyo-in-promoting-traditional-religion-worshippers-urge-obas\/\">traditional<\/a> financial system.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cInterswitch was born from the need to develop solutions that match the unique needs of local customers and merchants, \u201dhe said.<\/p>\n<p>Karima Ola, Partner, Head of Africa Financial Services, LeapFrog Investments said: \u201cInterswitch as a pioneer in the African payments ecosystem, has been disrupting the cash economy, driving digital payments and promoting equitable financial inclusion in Nigeria for two decades.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis investment by LeapFrog affirms the formidable talent at Interswitch, and how well-placed it is to seize the significant opportunity in Africa\u2019s evolving digital payments landscape.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cLeapFrog is proud to be partnering with Interswitch to further enhance their innovative, digital capabilities to deliver sustainable scale, whilst positively impacting the lives of millions of people and businesses across the region,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n<p>Mark Tindall, Managing Director and CEO, Tana Africa said: \u201cInterswitch has developed a strong position at the nexus of Nigeria\u2019s payments ecosystem, underpinned by an offering which is primed for continued <a href=\"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/broadnews\/2022\/03\/25\/ukraine-war-cuts-global-growth-prospects-by-1-unctad\/\">growth<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe business evolution is testament to management\u2019s track record and tenacity.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAlongside LeapFrog, we look forward to supporting Interswitch\u2019s next chapter through continued product innovation and growth across the African continent,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Interswitch, a financial technology-driven company, has raised a strategic investment of $110 millions from LeapFrog Investments and Tana Africa Capital to improve digitisation of payments across Africa. 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