Asilimia, a Kenyan fintech is among the 14 Fintech start-ups selected to take part in the 2021 edition of CATAPULT: Inclusion Africa fintech bootcamp.
Through the program, selected companies will benefit from intensive mentoring, coaching, peer to peer learning and dedicated workshops. This will be through various sessions which include; business model mapping, investment readiness, funding, and capital raising, social impact, scaling strategy, building teams, operational management, advisory meetings with investors, and pitch development.
Developed by the Luxembourg House of Financial Technology (LHoFT) Foundation, the program now in its third edition targets companies focusing on financial inclusion in Africa, aiming to build bridges between Africa and Europe; and concurrently, highlighting their initiatives that are very much aligned with the sustainability goals of Luxembourg’s finance centre.
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We’re pleased to announce the 14 Fintech startups selected to take part in the 2021 edition of CATAPULT: Inclusion Africa
Building on the success of the 2018 and 2020 editions of CATAPULT: Inclusion Africa, we are excited to launch the third edition of this unique program of Fintech startup development. Developed by the LHoFT Foundation, the program targets companies focusing on financial inclusion in Africa, aiming to build bridges between Africa and Europe, highlighting their initiatives and very much aligned with the sustainability goals of Luxembourg’s finance centre. In keeping with the times, and with public health guidelines, this edition will be entirely digital.