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5 Top Startups Hiring Across Africa

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In a year where venture capital funding across the globe has been significantly scaled back, Africa has been an anomaly as it's on track to face a record year for funding.

Africa has put its name into the ring of startup ecosystems to look out for with an rapidly increasing number of operations, particularly in fintech, that look to disrupt traditional financial services. Across the nation, African ecosystems collectively add up to $6.6B.

One Acre Fund is a NPO working to support and increase productivity for farmers in Africa. They provide farmers with supplies, training, financial services and insurance, and more to help farmers reach their maximum potential.

VALR is a leading South African cryptocurrency platform with a goal to make digital currency accessible for everyone, starting in South Africa with plans to eventually serve customers globally.

MKOBO is building a borderless bank that will provide accessible and affordable financial services to the people of Africa. Users can open a free banking account in under 5 minutes. Their efforts have gotten them global recognition as an emerging financial service.

If you want to work in a diverse, emerging market, take a look at our list of 5 tech companies now hiring in Africa.

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