Two African fintech startups go public in November, marking the first IPOs since the pre-pandemic era
Two fintech startups went public on the continent in November 2025, marking the first major IPOs since the pre-pandemic era, according to Africa: The Big Deal.
South African fintech Optasia listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange on November 4, raising $345 million at a market valuation of $1.4 billion, while Moroccan fintech Cash Plus raised $82.5 million through its IPO on the Casablanca Stock Exchange on November 25, achieving a $550 million valuation.
These listings signal renewed investor confidence in African tech ventures.
