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Top 10 Technology Startups to Watch in Sub-Saharan Africa; by Akinkunmi Akindiji

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     The tech startup scene in Sub-Saharan Africa is flourishing, with record-breaking investment and innovative ideas driving its growth. These are the top 10 startups to watch out for in the region. Chipper Cash is a peer-to-peer cross-border payment service app that allows Africans and Europeans to send money without fees. Prior to its creation, it was difficult to send funds across countries, and platforms like PayPal had even blacklisted countries like Nigeria. Chipper Cash is now used in many African countries, including Ghana, Nigeria, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, South Africa, and Kenya, and is a useful tool for businesses and merchants. The app's unique selling point is that it is free of any fees. Amount raised: $302.2 million from 6 rounds. Jumo is a platform for financial services catering to mobile network operators and banks. Founded by Andrew Watkins-Ball, the South African and London-based app uses powerful AI to securely process financial transactions and in