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Yellow, a fintech startup, has successfully closed a Series C funding round of undisclosed amount led by Convergence Partners. The capital will be used to expand its impact across sub-Saharan Africa.
PRIVATEAug 21, 2026•about 4 hours ago
Round Type
Series C
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Investors
Convergence Partners
Description
Yellow, a fintech startup operating across sub-Saharan Africa, has successfully closed a Series C funding round led by Convergence Partners. The company specializes in providing asset-backed credit for smartphones and off-grid solar products. Yellow plans to use the new capital to broaden its impact across the continent. This includes expanding its customer base and increasing access to digital connectivity and electricity in key markets.
Company Information
Company
Yellow
Location
Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
About
Yellow's purpose is to make life better for customers living in Africa.
Through a digital technology platform, Yellow enables a distributed network of sales agents to serve rural households with life changing products and services.
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