GFA Weekly Digest September 13 – September 17 (Top Stories)
Nigeria’s One-click checkout platform, OurPass secures US$1mn pre-seed round from Tekedia Capital
The e-commerce checkout problem is a major challenge when it comes to shopping online both for users and merchants. Read more
Mauritian fintech startup, Finclusion, raises US$20mn to scale its operations
The partnership will help Finclusion widen its reach in East and South African markets thus making a sustained impact and driving financial inclusivity in segments that have traditionally been underserved. Read more
Nigerian Healthtech startup, 54gene, raises US$25mn Series B round
54gene will use this latest investment to expand its capabilities in sequencing, target identification and validation, and precision medicine clinical trials enabling drug discovery in Africa for both Africans and the global population. Read more

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Egyptian e-commerce startup, Capiter, secures US$33mn in a Series A round from Quona Capital
Also, a large portion of the manufacturers’ end trade happens via traditional channels where there is basically no transparency over data or market insights. Read more
Nigerian legaltech startup, Definely, secures £2.2mn funding round
Some of its customers include some of the world’s largest law firms, financial institutions, and multinational corporations including Deloitte, Allen & Overy, and Dentons. Read more