Ecobank Kenya presents three finalists for the 2024 Ecobank Fintech Challenge
Date: 2024-08-16
Ecobank
Kenya has announced that three of its innovative fintech companies have made it
to the finals of the prestigious 2024 Ecobank Fintech Challenge. The challenge,
which received over 1,550 applications from 70 countries across Africa and
beyond, has shortlisted 12 exceptional finalists, with Kenya proudly
represented by three outstanding companies.
Sonia
Kabra, CEO of BuuPass, a platform that offers bus, train, and flight bookings,
and Eng. Ian Minjire and Mélanie Keïta, Co-founders of Melanin Kapital, are
among the finalists selected to showcase their innovative solutions at the
Ecobank Fintech Challenge Grand Finale.
The
event is scheduled for September 27, 2024, at the Ecobank Pan African Centre in
Lomé, Togo. Ecobank Kenya is proud to celebrate the achievements of these
fintech companies and wishes them all the best as they compete with other
finalists from across Africa.
The
Ecobank Fintech Challenge is an annual innovation competition organized by
Ecobank, a leading pan-African banking group. The challenge aims to identify
and support innovative fintech solutions that can transform Africa's financial
landscape.
Launched
in 2017, the Ecobank Fintech Challenge provides a platform for fintech
companies to showcase their solutions, connect with industry experts, and
access Ecobank's vast customer base and network. The challenge focuses on
solutions that can improve financial inclusion, enhance payment systems, and
advance digital banking, among other areas.
Each
year, the challenge attracts hundreds of applications from fintech companies
across Africa and beyond. A panel of industry experts selects the top
finalists, who then compete for prizes, including funding, mentorship, and
partnership opportunities with Ecobank.
By: Nana Appiah Acquaye
