MFS Africa: Announces the extension of its series C

MFS Africa: Announces the extension of its series C

  • MFS Africa, Africa’s largest digital payments network announces that it has secured an additional US$100 million in equity
  • New investors, Vitruvian Partners and AXA IM Alts joined the extension, alongside existing investors
  • Previous other investors include LUN Partners Group, Goodwell Investments, Allan Gray Ventures
  • The new funding will further accelerate expansion plans across Africa, its integration into the global digital payment ecosystem
  • Expansion into Asia through its joint venture with LUN Partners to enable cross-border digital payments between Africa
  • FT Partners served as the exclusive financial and strategic advisor in the Series C raise
Laura M
Laura M
Laura is a financial reporter, editor, and researcher with a particular interest in fintech innovation, capital markets, and the evolving global banking landscape.

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