Black Swan, a Mauritius-based Fintech startup, has emerged as the winner of the MEST Africa Challenge (MAC) 2025. This follows the grand finale of the competition held at Innovation City in Cape Town on November 26, 2025.
In a statement released on Tuesday, as seen by Technext, MEST Africa said the 2025 edition focused on fintechs that deploy strategic innovations to bridge financial inclusion. The Grand Finale featured 10 finalists showcasing real, scalable solutions that tackle challenges across payments, credit, insurance, and trade finance.
As the 2025 winner, Black Swan will receive $50,000 in equity investment, entry into the MEST Portfolio, and the opportunity to pilot commercial solutions with Absa business units across Africa.
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