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In case you missed it, Africa’s largest telco MTN disclosed yesterday that it signed definitive agreements to sell a $200M stake in its mobile money & fintech arm at a $5.2B valuation.
Today’s essay offers a reminder that while Flutterwave & other well-known unicorns get a lot of attention, the continent is home to several 'hidden' mobile money unicorns that shouldn’t be ignored.
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