We’re excited to announce the finalists for the 2025 AFI Inclusive FinTech Showcase!
Each year, the Showcase features innovative firms who are using cutting-edge technologies to empower underserved communities and enhance financial inclusion. Selected from a strong pool of applicants, here are the five 2025 finalists:
- Affinity Africa – Ghana
Expanding access to savings, loans, and financial literacy for rural and underserved communities through digital and agent-assisted banking.
- Be Noor – Malaysia
Supporting women and rural entrepreneurs with Shariah-aligned financing, capacity building, and access to sustainable markets.
- Shop Okoa – Kenya
Offering inclusive digital accounts, including group savings options, with features tailored for persons with disabilities.
- Saver Global – Australia
Delivering gamified financial education and cybersecurity awareness tools for underserved populations.
- Solè – Fiji
Enabling small retailers to access affordable credit, digital payments, and inventory management tools.
The finalists will deliver their pitches at the Global Policy Forum in Swakopmund, Namibia on 3 September, before the winners are chosen through a combination of judges’ evaluations and audience voting.
The 2025 AFI Inclusive FinTech Showcase is supported by the European Commission. AFI greatly appreciates the support of our Showcase strategic partners LHoFT (Luxembourg House of Financial Technology) and the Alliance of Digital Finance and Fintech Associations.
For more information about the competition, click here.
