Daba Finance – a unified investment platform that helps individuals and businesses make high quality investments in Africa – emerged champion of the 2024 Ecobank Fintech Challenge. Daba Finance is headquartered in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.
The Grand Finale of the Ecobank Fintech Challenge 2024 took place on September 27, 2024 at the Ecobank Pan-African Conference Centre (Lomé-Togo), and has been described as a true testament to the spirit of innovation that thrives in Africa, showcasing the brilliance and resilience of entrepreneurs committed to transforming the financial landscape with their groundbreaking ideas.
Now in its 7th edition, the Challenge offers a grand prize of $50,000, an opportunity for finalists to join the Ecobank Fintech Fellowship program, and several other benefits.
Says Ecobank:
This remarkable achievement not only highlights the exceptional talent and innovation within our community but also reflects our collective commitment to driving change in the fintech landscape across Africa. We are so proud to support this visionary who is paving the way for a brighter future in finance. Let’s unite in celebrating this milestone and the promise it holds for all of us!
On Daba Finance making it all the way to the final stage of the comptetition, Boum III Jr (Co-Founder & CEO, Daba Finance) had proudly remarked:
As Africa’s first multi-asset investment infrastructure provider, this further “validates our mission to empower retail and institutional investors by providing seamless access to diverse investment opportunities