West Africa: Janngo Capital leads $17m investment in Djamo
Djamo, a financial services app focused on mobile banking in Francophone Africa, has raised $17 million.
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Djamo, a financial services app focused on mobile banking in Francophone Africa, has raised $17 million in equity funding to expand its offering for both consumers and small businesses.
The $17 million investment round was led by Janngo Capital, with participation from SANAD Fund for MSMEs (managed by Finance in Motion), Partech, Oikocredit, Enza Capital and Y Combinator.
“This investment is a major step toward our vision of building one of the most iconic financial services platforms in Francophone Africa,” said Hassan Bourgi, co-founder and CEO of Djamo. “Millions of people in our region remain underserved by traditional banks or stuck in mobile money ecosystems without access to wealth-building and fair financing opportunities. We are committed to providing them with seamless, affordable, and innovative banking that truly meets their needs.”
“We are thrilled to lead the largest VC funding round in Ivory Coast and double down on Djamo, a mission-driven fintech transforming access to financial services across Francophone West Africa,” said Fatoumata Bâ, founder and executive chair, Janngo Capital. “Djamo serves 10,000 SMEs and over 1 million people in Ivory Coast and Senegal – 60% of whom were previously unbanked. In a region where less than a quarter of adults have access to formal financial services, and where women remain twice as likely to be excluded, this is a vital mission. With women representing a third of its users, Djamo is not only bridging the gender gap but also unlocking economic opportunities at scale. We are proud to support their vision to accelerate access to finance across the region, in a more equal way.”
Djamo offers simple, affordable, and mobile-first banking solutions. Since its launch in 2021, the company has expanded its operations in Côte d’Ivoire and Senegal, growing its customer base to over 1 million customers and 10,000 SMEs.
“Supporting SMEs is vital for economic stability and growth in the fund’s target regions of MENA and select countries in SSA, and especially so in vibrant regions like Western Africa,” said SANAD board chairperson Daniela Beckmann. “The SANAD Fund's contribution underscores our commitment to fostering inclusive financial ecosystems and empowering small businesses through innovative solutions. We believe this partnership will help drive inclusive financial services to local entrepreneurs across the region.”
“Oikocredit is committed to continue supporting Djamo through this additional investment. Since our first investment in 2022, Djamo’s founders and team have shown an impressive execution capability. We are well aligned with Djamo’s mission to provide a wide range of affordable financial services to the unbanked population in West Africa,” said Sébastien Rigaud, head of equity investments for Africa at Oikocredit.
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