Ready, Set, Exit! Aman Behzad on Gearing Up African Fintechs for Success

In this episode of the podcast, Aman Behzad, a partner at Royal Partners, discusses the funding landscape for African fintech companies. He highlights the need for fintechs to demonstrate product-market fit and traction, as well as understanding their unit economics. Aman also advises on the importance of choosing the right investors and considering secondary investments. He suggests that African fintechs should focus on strategic acquisitions and building technical centers in Europe to attract skilled talent.

Highlights
💰 Funding for fintechs in Africa has seen challenges, but there have been recent rounds of significant investment.
🌍 The African fintech industry offers unique opportunities for innovation and growth due to the rapid pace of development and increasing incomes on the continent.
🎯 Fintechs should focus on demonstrating product-market fit, traction, and understanding their unit economics to attract Series B funding and beyond.
🤝 Choosing the right investors is crucial, considering their networks and ability to support the business in both good and challenging times.
🌐 African fintechs should consider strategic acquisitions and establishing technical centers in Europe to attract and retain skilled talent.

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