# List of fintech companies in Africa
Tamtam tracks 123 fintech companies headquartered in Africa. This list ranks the 50 largest by number of employees on LinkedIn, led by Safaricom PLC, Airtel Africa and Discovery Limited. Their median headcount is 1,686. Half of them were founded in 2012 or later. The most common headquarters are Nairobi (7), Cairo (6) and Johannesburg (5).
This selection of companies in Africa primarily consists of large to mid-sized firms operating in the telecommunications and financial services sectors. Key players include Safaricom PLC, a Kenyan mobile network provider, and Airtel Africa, which offers mobile voice, data, and money services across 14 African countries. Discovery Limited is prominent in health and life insurance, while ethio telecom is a long-established telecom company in Ethiopia. Equity Bank Limited provides banking, insurance, and fintech solutions across East Africa.
The data shows a strong concentration of headquarters in East and West Africa, particularly in Nairobi, Kenya, and various cities in Nigeria such as Ikeja and Lagos. Several companies, including Jumia Group and Cowrywise, were founded in the 2010s, indicating a recent surge in technology and fintech development on the continent.
π Africa Β· 50 companies Β· Updated Nov 12, 2026
| # | Company | Industry | Headquarters | Employees | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Safaricom PLC](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/safaricom-plc) (safaricom.co.ke)
Leading Kenyan mobile network provider offering telephony, broadband, financial services, and community support with extensive coverage and innovative mobile payment system. | Telecommunications | π°πͺ Nairobi | 17,200 | 1997 |
| 2 | [Airtel Africa](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/airtel-africa) (airtel.africa)
A telecom company operating in 14 African countries, offering mobile voice, data, and mobile money services to deliver a seamless customer experience | Telecommunications | π°πͺ Nairobi | 15,807 | 2010 |
| 3 | [Discovery Limited](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/discovery-limited) (discovery.co.za)
Leading global company innovating in health, life, and short-term insurance, promoting wellness and shared value through Vitality program. | Financial Services | πΏπ¦ Johannesburg | 14,735 | 1992 |
| 4 | [ethio telecom](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ethio-telecom) (ethiotelecom.et)
A pioneering telecom company in Africa with over 128 years of experience, leading Ethiopia towards a bright future while prioritizing customer feedback and interaction | Telecommunications | πͺπΉ Addis Ababa | 13,267 | 1894 |
| 5 | [Jumia Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/jumia-group) (group.jumia.com)
Leading African e-commerce platform connecting consumers and sellers, providing logistics and payment solutions, empowering SMEs and job creation. | Technology, Information and Internet | π³π¬ Ikeja | 12,642 | 2012 |
| 6 | [Equity Bank Limited](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/equity-bank-limited) (equitygroupholdings.com)
Financial services holding company providing banking, insurance, and fintech solutions across East Africa while funding social impact programs in education, health, and agriculture. | Financial Services | π°πͺ Nairobi | 10,055 | 1984 |
| 7 | [Cowrywise](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/cowrywise) (cowrywise.com)
A licensed fintech startup in Africa digitizing investment management, providing access to savings and investment products for underserved middle class and millennials | Financial Services | π³π¬ Ikeja | 5,548 | 2017 |
| 8 | [OPay](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/opay-lagos) (opayweb.com)
Digital financial platform providing fast, free transfers with 100% network uptime Offers cashback on data & airtime recharge, going beyond traditional banking services | Financial Services | π³π¬ Lagos | 4,520 | 2018 |
| 9 | [Fawry](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/fawry) (fawry.com)
A leading fintech platform in Africa and the Middle East, revolutionizing digital payments through numerous channels for over 293 million customers | Financial Services | πͺπ¬ Cairo | 3,947 | 2008 |
| 10 | [MTN Ghana](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/mtn-ghana) (mtn.com.gh)
Leading African telecommunications provider offering a wide range of network services and segments tailored to enhance mobile experiences and promote economic empowerment | Telecommunications | π¬π Accra | 3,739 | |
| 11 | [AMAN Holding](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/aman-holding) (aman.eg)
A leading Egyptian Fintech company offering easy financial solutions through smart technology, with a focus on financial inclusion and supporting non-banked customers | Financial Services | πͺπ¬ Cairo | 3,544 | 2016 |
| 12 | [Jumia Nigeria](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/jumia-nigeria) (jumia.com.ng)
An e-commerce platform in Africa offering a wide range of goods and services through a marketplace, logistics service, and secure online payment solution | Retail | π³π¬ Lagos | 3,415 | 2012 |
| 13 | [HPS](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/hps) (hps-worldwide.com)
Provider of global payment solutions and services, enabling transaction processing across multiple channels and payment methods for diverse clients. | IT Services and IT Consulting | π²π¦ Casablanca | 3,341 | 1995 |
| 14 | [MTN Cameroon](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/mtn-cameroon) (mtn.cm)
Leading telecommunications provider in Cameroon with robust network coverage, significant investments in infrastructure, job creation, and community-focused initiatives for socio-economic growth | Telecommunications | π¨π² Douala | 3,092 | |
| 15 | [PalmPay](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/palmpay) (palmpay.com)
Developing a financial superapp tailored for Africa, aimed at providing innovative and seamless financial services to the region | Financial Services | π³π¬ Lagos | 2,528 | |
| 16 | [Mukuru](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/mukuru) (mukuru.com)
Leading fintech platform in Africa offering affordable and reliable financial services, including money transfers, funeral cover, and prepaid cards, with multilingual customer support channels | Financial Services | πΏπ¦ Cape Town | 2,369 | 2004 |
| 17 | [Sun King](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/sun-king) (sunking.com)
Designing, distributing, and financing solar home energy for off-grid homes in Africa and Asia, serving over 100 million customers in 60+ countries | Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing | π°πͺ Nairobi | 2,101 | 2009 |
| 18 | [CASHPLUS](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/cashplus) (cashplus.ma)
A Fintech in Morocco with 20 years of experience, offering a robust financial ecosystem with 5 brands and 7000 points of sale | Financial Services | π²π¦ Casablanca | 2,063 | 2004 |
| 19 | [Interswitch Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/interswitch-group) (interswitchgroup.com)
Africa-focused digital payments and commerce entity offering innovative payment products and services, shaping the future of payment technology across the continent | IT Services and IT Consulting | π³π¬ Victoria Island | 1,896 | 2002 |
| 20 | [Raya Holding for Financial Investments](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/raya-holding-for-financial-investments) (rayacorp.com)
An investment conglomerate with diversified operations in e-payment, microfinancing, IT, customer service, F&B, automotive, FMCG, and more across multiple countries | Investment Management | πͺπ¬ 6th October City | 1,855 | 1999 |
| 21 | [Safaricom Ethiopia Telecommunications PLC](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/safaricom-ethiopia-telecommunications-plc) (safaricom.et)
Supporting Ethiopia's digital transformation through innovative solutions and services | Telecommunications | πͺπΉ Addis Ababa | 1,829 | 2021 |
| 22 | [e-finance](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/e-finance) (efinance.com.eg)
Development and leadership in digital payments infrastructure, supporting Egypt's digital economy and financial digital transformation as a trusted partner. | Financial Services | πͺπ¬ Cairo-Alex Road | 1,736 | 2005 |
| 23 | [Orange Maroc](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/orange-maroc) (orange.ma)
Provider of mobile, fixed, cybersecurity, and mobile money solutions with strong focus on customer experience, innovation, and employee well-being. | Telecommunications | π²π¦ Casablanca | 1,725 | 1999 |
| 24 | [Halan - ΨΨ§ΩΨ§](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/halan) (halan.com)
Revolutionizing financial services through a super app, offering solutions for payments, investments, shopping, and credit to individuals and businesses in Egypt. | Financial Services | πͺπ¬ | 1,718 | 2018 |
| 25 | [Nawy](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/nawy) (nawy.com)
A tech-based platform offering end-to-end services for buyers, sellers, and investors in real estate with machine learning recommendations and flexible payment plans | Real Estate | πͺπ¬ New Cairo | 1,686 | 2019 |
| 26 | [MNT-Halan](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/mnt-halan) (mnt-halan.com)
A leading Egyptian fintech company revolutionizing financial access through technology, offering convenient solutions for individuals and businesses, with millions of users | Financial Services | πͺπ¬ Giza | 1,618 | |
| 27 | [Jumia Kenya](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/jumia-kenya-nairobi) (jumia.co.ke)
A leading e-commerce platform in Africa offering a wide range of goods and services through an online marketplace, logistics, and payment solutions | Technology, Information and Internet | π°πͺ Nairobi | 1,560 | 2012 |
| 28 | [Renmoney](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/renmoney) (renmoney.com)
This organization simplifies finance by using data-driven insights to create convenient loans, savings, and investments for personal and business needs | Financial Services | π³π¬ Ikoyi | 1,487 | 2012 |
| 29 | [Telkom Kenya](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/telkom-kenya) (telkom.co.ke)
A telecommunications operator in Kenya offering integrated voice and broadband data services to residential and business customers since 1999 | Telecommunications | π°πͺ Nairobi | 1,457 | 1999 |
| 30 | [Paymob](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/paymob) (paymob.com)
Financial technology company empowering SME growth with innovative payment solutions, serving millions of transactions for leading businesses in the region | Financial Services | πͺπ¬ Cairo | 1,449 | 2015 |
| 31 | [Jumia Egypt](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/jumia-egypt) (jumia.com.eg)
A leading e-commerce company in Africa offering a marketplace, logistics, and payment services for consumers and sellers across various product categories | Retail | πͺπ¬ New Cairo | 1,344 | 2012 |
| 32 | [Telecel Ghana](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/telecel-ghana) (telecel.com.gh)
A provider of digital and communications solutions in Ghana, offering mobile, fixed lines, internet, voice, and data services | Telecommunications | π¬π Airport City | 1,339 | |
| 33 | [Lesaka Technologies Inc.](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/lesaka-technologies-inc) (lesakatech.com)
Deliver financial services including banking, lending, insurance, cash management, bill payment, and merchant funding solutions in Southern Africa. | Financial Services | πΏπ¦ Johannesburg | 1,282 | |
| 34 | [Apollo Agriculture](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/apollo-agriculture) (apolloagriculture.com)
Agritech company in emerging markets using machine learning and remote sensing to help farmers increase profits through customized farm inputs, advice, and credit | Financial Services | π°πͺ Nairobi | 1,127 | 2015 |
| 35 | [MaxAB](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/maxab) (maxab.io)
MaxAB offers B2B solutions to local merchants in Egypt and Morocco, helping them grow, increase revenues, and provide a comprehensive shopping experience through e-commerce and fintech services | Retail | πͺπ¬ Cairo | 1,079 | 2018 |
| 36 | [Barid Cash](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/barid-cash) (baridcash.ma)
Barid Cash, a subsidiary of Al Barid Bank, offers a wide range of proximity services including bill payments and financial transactions through the Barid Pay mobile app | Financial Services | π²π¦ Arrondissement de MaΓ’rif | 1,064 | 2014 |
| 37 | [Flash Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/flash-group) (flash.co.za)
South African fintech company providing innovative payment solutions and services to expand opportunities for entrepreneurs, businesses, and cash-based customers. | Software Development | πΏπ¦ Cape Town | 1,029 | 1999 |
| 38 | [Valu](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/valu) (valugroup.com)
A leading lifestyle-enabling fintech platform in the MENA region offering Buy-Now, Pay-Later solutions, investment products, savings solutions, and HR payroll services to businesses | Financial Services | πͺπ¬ Sheikh Zayed City | 969 | 2017 |
| 39 | [4G Capital](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/4g-capital) (4g-capital.com)
Providing financial literacy training and working capital loans to support micro-enterprises in Africa, helping them grow sustainably with high collection rates and impactful results | Financial Services | π²πΊ Grand Baie | 964 | 2013 |
| 40 | [FawryPlus](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/fawryplus) (fawry.com)
Leading banking agent offering diverse banking and financial services authorized by CBE, focusing on efficiency, convenience, with 220+ branches in Egypt | Financial Services | πͺπ¬ Cairo | 960 | 2017 |
| 41 | [Omni](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/omni-lagos) (omniretail.africa)
Unified platform digitizing traditional trade, offering B2B e-commerce, distribution management, and embedded finance solutions to drive growth for FMCG distributors | Technology, Information and Internet | π³π¬ Lagos | 902 | 2021 |
| 42 | [Fawry Banking and Payment Technology Services](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/fawry-banking-and-payment-technology-services) (fawry.com)
An electronic bill payment and presentment network in Egypt, offering convenient, secure payment options for bills, mobile phone top-ups, and more | IT Services and IT Consulting | πͺπ¬ Cairo | 843 | 2008 |
| 43 | [Alerzo](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/alerzo) (alerzo.com)
A leading B2B e-commerce platform in Nigeria empowering retailers in the informal sector to run profitable and sustainable businesses through technology | Technology, Information and Internet | π³π¬ Lagos | 837 | 2019 |
| 44 | [MoMo from MTN](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/momo-from-mtn) (momo.mtn.com)
A fintech platform offering digital financial services like payments, e-commerce, insurance, lending, and remittance services to consumers and businesses | Financial Services | πΏπ¦ Johannesburg | 831 | |
| 45 | [International Card Services](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/international-card-services) (icscards.nl)
Leader in issuing Visa and MasterCard credit cards in the Netherlands for over 25 years Providing outstanding service, financial products, and insurance | Financial Services | π³π¬ | 796 | 1988 |
| 46 | [Road Runner Mobility Tech Ltd](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/road-runner-mobility-tech-ltd) (roadrunner.africa)
Global logistics and mobility fin-tech platform specializing in parcel delivery and revenue-based vehicle financing to provide convenience and reliability | Technology, Information and Internet | π³π¬ Abuja | 758 | 2022 |
| 47 | [Jumia Maroc](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/jumia-maroc) (jumia.ma)
An e-commerce platform in Africa connecting consumers with sellers for convenient access to a wide range of goods and services | Technology, Information and Internet | π²π¦ Casablanca | 755 | 2012 |
| 48 | [Newedge Finance](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/newedge-finance) (web.newedgefinance.com)
Leading provider of financial services in Africa with significant impact and influence across various sectors of the economy | Financial Services | π³π¬ Ikeja | 740 | 2019 |
| 49 | [MIP](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/mip-johannesburg) (mip.co.za)
Provider of innovative IT solutions for the financial services industry, offering risk-based billing model, software-as-a-service technology, and extensive industry experience | Financial Services | πΏπ¦ Johannesburg | 737 | 1989 |
| 50 | [Onafriq](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/onafriq) (onafriq.com)
The company provides global payment solutions in Africa, connecting businesses to markets and enabling various financial services for individuals and enterprises | Financial Services | πΏπ¦ Johannesburg | 683 | 2010 |
## How this list is built
Every company on this list has a Tamtam company profile. The industry is the one the company gives on LinkedIn; categories such as SaaS or fintech are classified by Tamtam's AI from the company's website and LinkedIn page; and the headquarters city must match the company's own address. Companies are ranked by the number of employees on LinkedIn, and the list is refreshed every night. Classifications can be wrong, so treat the list as a starting point rather than an official ranking. Last updated Nov 12, 2026.
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