Hi Quartz Africa readers,
On my third day as a tech reporter in 2019, Flutterwave became one of Y Combinator’s most valuable companies. Valued at $150 million, the fintech giant joined an elite club populated by tech darlings Stripe, DoorDash, and Airbnb. On the current version of that list, Flutterwave is No. 35—it’s now Africa’s most valuable unicorn.
In the intervening years, part of my job has been understanding and explaining why startups like Flutterwave matter for Africa’s impact on the global stage. Thus far, that narrative has been overwhelmingly positive: The consensus is that Africa is being redefined by the assumed operational excellence and value of its leading startups.
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