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Mono deal strengthens Flutterwave’s growth strategy – CEO

Flutterwave Inc. has stated that its acquisition of open-banking startup Mono Technologies Nigeria Ltd. will enhance its profitability strategy and reinforce its readiness for a potential initial public offering. Flutterwave’s CEO, Olugbenga Agboola, made the remarks following the company’s purchase of Mono, a fintech partner since 2021. The deal reflects a renewed strategic effort by […]

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Flutterwave acquires Mono in $25m–$40m all-stock deal

Flutterwave, Africa’s largest fintech firm, has acquired Nigerian open-banking startup Mono in an all-stock deal valued at between $25 million and $40 million. The acquisition unites two key fintech infrastructure players as Flutterwave moves to bolster its payments ecosystem with open-banking, data and identity capabilities. Mono will continue operating as an independent product, with its […]

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Flutterwave nears $1bn transactions in Africa, Asia

Flutterwave, Africa’s largest payments technology firm, processed nearly $1 billion in transactions between Africa and Asia in the first half of 2025. The Lagos-based fintech revealed the figure in its H1 2025 financial highlights released on Tuesday, attributing the surge to strategic partnerships with leading East Asian payment firms, including Norafirst and Skyee, as part […]

Flutterwave, has laid off half of its workforce in Kenya and South Africa as part of a broader cost-cutting strategy
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Flutterwave slashes workforce by 50% in Kenya, South Africa

Africa’s leading fintech company, Flutterwave, has laid off half of its workforce in Kenya and South Africa as part of a broader cost-cutting strategy aimed at streamlining operations and boosting profitability ahead of a potential stock market listing. The layoffs, which began in March, affected multiple departments, with the most significant cuts in compliance, legal, […]

Kenyan startup Chpter expands across Africa with Flutterwave deal
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Kenyan startup Chpter expands across Africa with Flutterwave deal

Kenyan startup Chpter, which enables businesses to sell via chat platforms like WhatsApp and Instagram, has announced a major expansion into 11 new African markets. The move comes through a strategic partnership with fintech giant Flutterwave and builds on Chpter’s current operations in Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa. The expansion brings Chpter’s footprint to 14 […]

Flutterwave, has laid off half of its workforce in Kenya and South Africa as part of a broader cost-cutting strategy
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Uganda grants Flutterwave payment systems operator license

Nigerian payments technology company, Flutterwave has been granted a Payment Systems Operator license by the Bank of Uganda. This milestone marks a significant step in Flutterwave’s ongoing expansion across Africa, adding Uganda to the list of countries where it operates. Uganda’s digital payment landscape is evolving rapidly, fueled by a youthful and dynamic population—over 78% […]

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Flutterwave, Dangote Group joins Africa Leaders Business Council  

Fintech powerhouse, Flutterwave and Dangote Group have been chosen as members of the Milken Institute’s Africa Leaders Business Council. The newly formed council includes renowned thought leaders, entrepreneurs, investors, and professionals from a variety of fields, including business, technology, finance, sustainability, and innovation, according to Nairametric. According to the institute release, the council’s goal is […]

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Flutterwave lays off workforce amid strategic shift

Alex omenye African payments giant Flutterwave has laid off about 30 employees, approximately 3% of its workforce, as part of a strategic realignment towards its core revenue drivers: remittance and enterprise services. This shift, which began three months ago, also led to the shutdown of Barter in March. Flutterwave confirmed the layoffs to TechCabal but […]

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Flutterwave secures payment aggregator license in Mozambique

Alex Omenye Flutterwave, Africa’s leading payment technology company, announced today that it has received an approval-in-principle for its payment aggregator license from the Central Bank of Mozambique. This license will enable Flutterwave to offer its comprehensive payment services within Mozambique, thereby strengthening its operations in southern African markets. Mozambique’s e-payment ecosystem is rapidly growing, with […]

Flutterwave, has laid off half of its workforce in Kenya and South Africa as part of a broader cost-cutting strategy
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Flutterwave loses N11bn to security breach

Financial technology company, Flutterwave, has reported a significant security breach resulting in the unauthorized transfer of ₦11 billion ($7 million) to multiple bank accounts. This incident follows closely on the heels of the company’s efforts to recover $24 million lost to unauthorized point-of-sale (POS) transactions, for which it secured a court order just a month […]

Flutterwave emerges CNBC’s 14th disruptor
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Flutterwave emerges CNBC’s 14th disruptor

Flutterwave has ranked the 14th in the CNBC’s Disruptor’s list, joining the ranks of OpenAI, Stripe, and Monzo. CEO Olugbenga “GB” Agboola established Flutterwave in 2016, with its headquarters situated in Lagos, Nigeria. The company has amassed $475 million in funding from notable entities like Tiger Global Management and Salesforce Ventures, boasting a current valuation […]