The 14th edition of the Africa Fintech Summit is set to take place in Accra, Ghana, from October 8-10 at the Accra International Conference Centre (AICC).
Why it matters: Ghana’s fintech sector is booming, with strong investor interest and a rapidly expanding digital financial ecosystem.
he summit will bring together key industry players to explore opportunities and challenges shaping the future of fintech in Africa.
By the numbers
- Ghana secured $102 million in equity funding in 2024, a 36% year-over-year increase, according to Partech.
- The country ranked as the fifth most-funded African startup ecosystem last year and one of only three to raise over $50 million in equity funding.
- Ghana has consistently attracted over $50 million annually since 2019, surpassing $100 million in four of the last six years.
- Fintech transactions grew by 33.4% in Q1 2024, reaching GH₵576.03 billion, per the Bank of Ghana.
- Ghana recorded 73 million registered mobile money accounts by the end of 2024.
The big picture
- Ghana is a key fintech hub in Africa, with startups such as Fido, Oze, SecondSTAX, Affinity Africa, and Zeepay leading innovation in payments and lending.
- Mobile money services from MTN (MoMo), Vodafone (Vodafone Cash), and AT Ghana (ATMoney) have fueled financial inclusion and digital transactions.
What’s next
- The summit will convene local and global fintech leaders to discuss trends, partnerships, and investment opportunities.
- Registration is open: Africa Fintech Summit
