The collaboration between Mastercard and payment solutions company enza, announced in June 2025, aims to enhance the fintech ecosystem across Africa by democratizing access to advanced payment infrastructure.

• Number of fintech companies in Africa has nearly tripled since 2020, reflecting significant growth in digital financial solutions.
• Mete Guney, Executive Vice President of Market Development for EEMEA at Mastercard, emphasized the partnership's goal to simplify integration for fintech startups.
• The fintech sector in Africa is projected to grow to $65 billion by 2030 at a 32% compound annual growth rate.