Why did investments into MENA fintechs boom in 2021? – Arabian Business

  • Date: 12-May-2022
  • Source: Arabian Business
  • Sector:Economy
  • Country:Middle East
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Why did investments into MENA fintechs boom in 2021? – Arabian Business

Venture capital (VC) investment into fintech companies based in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) exploded in 2021 and continues to grow this year.

According to a recent Magnitt report, funding for MENA startups more than doubled on an annual basis in Q1 to about $864 million, with fintechs accounting for 41 percent of total funding raised.

That represents a lot of paper money made by founders, employees, venture capitalists and community partners.